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Koby Clemens is 25 and in his eighth year in the minor leagues. But the son of Roger Clemens is still pursuing his goal of playing in the majors.

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Clemens, an infielder/outfielder, is playing for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Clemens was originally drafted by Houston and stayed with the franchise until after the 2011 season, which he spent with Triple A Oklahoma City.

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"I had a down year," Clemens said of his 2011 performance, "and I’ve just got to work hard and get back up on it."

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Clemens said his family has grown even closer through his father's struggles. Roger Clemens is currently on trial for perjury.

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Clemens said joining the Fisher Cats marked his first time back to New England since his father left the Red Sox in 1996.

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Clemens only plays every three or four days, but hasn't given up on his dream. "I’m lucky to be where I’m at right now," he said.