Guided by purpose and shaped by experience, Roberto Clemente Jr. uses his platform to elevate others—helping businesses, brands, and individuals reach their highest potential. His global reputation as a connector and advocate reflects a lifelong mission to unite people and ideas that drive progress.

Roberto Clemente Jr. is a globally respected philanthropist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, producer, former broadcaster, and professional baseball player. Following in the footsteps of his father, Roberto Clemente Sr.—the first Latin American player to reach 3,000 hits in Major League Baseball and the first Latino inducted into the Nationa
Roberto Clemente Jr. is a globally respected philanthropist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, producer, former broadcaster, and professional baseball player. Following in the footsteps of his father, Roberto Clemente Sr.—the first Latin American player to reach 3,000 hits in Major League Baseball and the first Latino inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame—Roberto Jr. carries forward a legacy of service and purpose. Inspired by his father’s life and commitment to making the world a better place, he has dedicated his own life to helping others, driving meaningful impact, and connecting communities around the globe.

Roberto Clemente Jr. is deeply committed to philanthropy and humanitarian work, serving on numerous boards and supporting countless fundraising initiatives. In 1994, he founded the Roberto Clemente Foundation, which empowers at-risk youth, provides disaster relief, and promotes service leadership. He recently served as Global Ambassador
Roberto Clemente Jr. is deeply committed to philanthropy and humanitarian work, serving on numerous boards and supporting countless fundraising initiatives. In 1994, he founded the Roberto Clemente Foundation, which empowers at-risk youth, provides disaster relief, and promotes service leadership. He recently served as Global Ambassador for Food for the Hungry, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable communities. Roberto is also actively involved with the National Hispanic Foundation, the American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA), and serves as an Ambassador for Human Performance, holding a key position on the board of the brain health platform RC21x.
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Roberto Clemente Jr speaks on his fathers history in Pittsburgh PA
Hancock Symposium: Global Sport Keynote Speaker

Roberto Clemente Jr spends the afternoon in Philadelphia signing autographs and meeting with fans

Roberto Clemente Jr attends a private event at the Clemente Museum and provides a tour for those in attendance from R&R Family of Companies

Roberto Clemente Jr. and Josiah Gray ’24 engage in an important conversation about leaving a legacy that goes far beyond wins and losses.
Roberto Clemente's son & grandson throw out the 1st pitch before Pirates-Mets for Clemente Day!
Roberto Clemente Jr and brother Luis give Roberto Clemente Award to recipient Justin Turner alongside MLB.
Roberto Clemente Jr. visits PA State Capitol for Unanimous House voting for RC Day 9/15/23
A deep dive into the legacy of base Beyond Roberto Sr.’s Hall of Fame resume and great Humanitarian work, Roberto Clemente Jr. and I will discuss his dad’s underreported close friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. fostered by their shared activism for social and racial justice. Like Jackie Robinson, Clemente faced racism from fans, sportswriters and teammates alike but leveraged his standing as the first Latino superstar to call out injustices and implored the Pirates to hire more players of color. And they listened. By the early 1970s, half the Pittsburgh roster was Black, Latino, or Spanish-speaking, and in 1971, for the first time in National or American League history, the Pirates fielded an all-Black and Latino lineup.
Roberto Clemente Jr talks about legacy, resilience, overcoming adversity, and the beauty of helping others. Uncovering the drive that propels greatness.
March 23, 2023 |
Roberto Clemente Jr. discusses his father being elected into the Hall of Fame on this edition of Turn Back Time on High Heat