My Wish: Rodger Clemens Pitches with Matt

[@mattvosejpka7734]

For everyone that has watched my segment through the Make a Wish and My Wish editions I want to thank you, I was not able to achieve my goal of pitching in the Majors but through my experience I have dedicated my life to helping others in need within the medical field. Thank you all for following the "My Wish" Series and hope they follow up every year with more stories. I'm so blessed to still be hear because of my little brother Mitch's sacrifice that I can give back and help others who are going through similar situations as my family and I were presented with nearly 10 years ago. Thank you all! Sincerely, Matt Vosejpka

[@animallover4384]

Matt Vosejpka How old are you now Matt?

[@mattvosejpka7734]

I'm 24

[@animallover4384]

Let me get this straight. Your the same guy in this video?

[@mattvosejpka7734]

Yes I am

[@animallover4384]

Wow. How are you doing?

[@vosejpkaman07]

Hello Everyone! My name is Mitch Vosejpka; I am Matthew's younger brother who gave him bone marrow. I just wanted to say to all of you thank you for all of the wonderful and supportive comments that you guys have left for this posting of my brother's journey. It is highly appreciated even after many years.

[@BlastinAdrian]

Mitch, You're a Genius

[@Footy_Fan]

God bless you and your family MItch. I love these Make A Wish stories. They are so inspiring. I am sure the Rocket was as blessed by Matt, as Matt was by him. That seems to always be the case.

[@billysimons28]

Is he still alive

[@lisaschachter4454]

U r welcome you and your brother are inspiring

[@BlastinAdrian]

vosejpkaman07 Hey Mitch, Matt still playing ball bud?

[@magicbus63]

Very nice of Roger Clemens to do this! Good luck Matt you are in my prayers!

[@logansalerno7265]

Rodger Clemens is amazing

[@darvish2012]

Whether you love Clemens or hate him, you HAVE to admit this is a great story!

[@TreyMeans3]

I thought it was really cool that Clemens went above and beyond to show him some tips. He didn't just show up and give him some gear...he genuinely took an interest in teaching the kid something. That's pretty special.

[@Zevonfan524]

He thought he was gonna just play catch. He ended up with a private lesson with one of the best to ever do it.

[@stephauer7241]

We recently found out our son has a brain tumor. The emotions are some I never wish upon anyone. We are starting our hospital journey and make a wish. Wish you the best Matt and family. Hope your dreams come true.

[@reesedaniel1629]

Invaluable info, plus I loved that he talked to him and treated him like a man. Very impressive

[@tobyjohnmedicinehorse8784]

This video is so very awesome!!! I am so happy that this kid got the transplant and is back on the field and my God bless the Rocket for doing what he did with this kid I respect him even more now!!!!!!

[@mnmgaming4mnmgaming422]

Sending my love and prayers to Matt and his family🙏❤️📖✝️ God Bless🙏❤️📖✝️ What a strong family🙏❤️📖✝️ Hope your doing amazing now and living a happy and healthy life🙏❤️📖✝️ Your an inspiration and a warrior🙏❤️📖✝️ God Bless🙏❤️📖✝️

[@baranduyn]

I can watch this all day. I know about Clemens but this was still amazing. And that still of Clemens hunkered down coaching Matt while he's in the kick...that's a world class picture. I hope all is well for Matt, his wicked amazing brother Mitch and the whole family.

[@hammerdown687]

This one hits home with me. I had cancer and also needed a bone marrow transplant when I was young, inspiring.

[@PEEPS3325]

Seeing the father cry just broke me apart. I pray that Matt continues to do well. God Bless his family and his little brother who clearly was his angel in a major way. Stay strong Matt and family.

[@Casinogirl1987]

i just want to say thank you make a wish for making all of these kids dreams come true it is a true greatest gift that you can give them hope for a brighter future

[@MBGolfer]

One thing I notice in all of these is the kid is so nonchalent. I would be hugging, jumping with joy, excited. None of these kids do that. I would be beyond thrilled.

[@JunkyLMP]

Your a fighter Matt. Congratulations. Roger whether or not you used enhancements you are still kind at heart.

[@BlastinAdrian]

Matt, Hope you get better soon! So glad you got your wish to meet Roger Clemens, Great that your brother gave you bone Marrow and was a match But then again you won your battle. Atta boy Matt for winning your battle.

[@mguy091]

That picture of Clemens teaching him how to pitch at 8:22 is just golden...awesome.

[@rougedemoncollects5239]

Now that's true motivation. God bless your soul. Roger clemens you're a kind hearted pitcher to take time out of your career to help a cancer stricken teen. God bless you matt your in my prayers.

[@thepourchos2848]

Glad Matt is feeling better. Roger is a class act

[@makeawish]

The production took place in June of 2006, @TheJuansrg. Matt's time with Roger Clemens was recorded on June 21. The video played on ESPN as part of their "My Wish" series that summer.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Couldn't ask for anything more out of Clemens . They both had a day to remember.

[@ThatBoyTLong]

I hope this kid makes it to the big leagues. All the best from a 19 year old with Autism.

[@makeawish]

Yes! ESPN has been profiling the experiences of wish kids every year in the "My Wishes" series.

[@Graham-se8bf]

Good to hear you all doing well make a wish is the best I got one I was 5 years old I hope to see your big brother on tv one day all the best to you and your family.

[@rickmason9096]

Roger Clemens i always knew you were a class act best wishes to you and that young lad

[@dustinharrison3491]

I love when professional athletes take the time to make a memorable moment for kids.

[@GundamReview]

Steroids or not Clemens deserves to be in the HOF.

[@daverichards9141]

Agreed

[@MrJking065]

I would have disagreed with you a few years ago. But at this point who cares. Let them all in. But you must let guys in like Dale Murphy.

[@adventureswithchristian6967]

Great video!!!!!!!!!

[@jacobbayers6364]

Such an amazing story great example of perseverance

[@danmc7815]

The Rocket belongs in the Hall of Fame. However, I cannot imagine being in Clemens' position and not doing things like this. It would be a privilege and an honor to do so.

[@theone2225]

that's an awesome photo of him pitching with Roger

[@August-wr8pn]

What a class act from The Rocket 🚀

[@YouLookDumber]

Behind competitive and mishaps of sports this shows you there's a good side to all things. I want to be apart of something big. Something helpful

[@armydude4life6149]

Family takes care of family...WTG Mitch & Matt

[@hammerdown687]

Thank you!

[@benmiddleton9984]

How can people dislike this stuff?

[@twofacedgamer4359]

The probably think that dislike means dis i like

[@benmiddleton9984]

TwoFacedGamer maybe

[@makeawish]

Maggie, if this is your wish, then you should submit a referral form to begin the wish-granting process. You can find the referral form on our website. KZbin won't let me type the actual URL (but it is wish-DOT-org/refer)

[@VeggieGamer]

Love these videos, even if I don't know who the celebrity is half the time XD This is cool that he is actually teaching the kid stuff too ontop of giving him the wish of a life time! Nice work, guy I don't know!! XD

[@PSPGAMERBASEBBALL]

I support every kid on show

[@anguslewis23]

My Brothers Cancer Was Called Vietnam. P.F.C. Leslie A. Lewis, R.I.P.

[@polvijverman]

respect for his parents!

[@jaimegonzalez8515]

great absolutely great bro

[@iwemcurry]

Awesome !

[@austinrodriguez3174]

I'm my opinion I think Clemens took it really serious.

[@thylacinelove]

I hope he makes it to the pros!

[@Rubenyo2]

his brother is amazing

[@charlesallen7027]

Amazing story, best wishes and the best of luck Matt

[@NathanShike-xy4ec]

The lo e this man has for his son is so very evident

[@kristinlampart6976]

I got his son Kody Clemens autograph I bet he is going to be better than his dad one day but he does not a a pitcher he is a second baseman and he is amazing I saw him play like five times

[@Bryonwoo]

Roger not Rodger...Check the title

[@chefcook09]

I hope he’s doing well right now

[@sjang816]

clemens is huge! hes jacked like crazy and this is only the astros days

[@Cornf1ake25-j7d]

Amazing, any update on Matt?

[@wanghammer]

There is no braver person than a child with a life-threatening condition. You can fight in wars, run into a burning building, but nothing touches this.

[@codyzheng5325]

Who brought the onions pls

[@jacoblinzmeier6657]

My friend Riley O'Donnell that I didn't get to know passed away from leukemia.

[@qtkaytone2620]

When my dad was younger he asked for roger Clemons autograph, and the clemons yelled at him and his brothers to "get lost"

[@babcastbrennan9128]

Hi Mitch u are awesome

[@BlastinAdrian]

How are you doing Matt?

[@Checkmate34851]

*Roger not "Rodger"

[@scottdaniels6495]

when do you guys start up again?

[@bigpapibro3027]

i always say that " yup"

[@breannachapman889]

HE LOOKS LIKE A MINI KYLE BUSH!!!! holy lord! lol a cutie!

[@tatiyanarhodes1772]

❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@816twiggs]

"First ballot hall of famer" LMAO

[@stonerbellinger8679]

twiggs this was a long time ago lol. Back when that wasn't a big thing. He was actually a hall of famer back then

[@PrideofPitchers]

I think they accidently said "The Rockets" when they really meant "The Rocket."

[@phillies2352]

It's funny how Clemens can throw both left and right handed lol

[@BlacklistRitualz]

it's "The Rocket's" return. they meant it has a possessive for Clemen's title haha

[@JSRossiascoG]

when was this recorded?

[@giomarmarch4548]

Classy Rog

[@terminat1]

Roger.

[@EZtrend]

Clemens nickname is the rocket

[@MrJking065]

Ouch, that beginning did not age well about The Rocket. I hope this young man has a change in the MLB.

[@petelusic9971]

Lol lol first ballot hof. A great wish tho for the young man

[@BarryMcCokener]

Clemens nickname is "the Rocket".

[@SFBay69]

Rocket deserves HOF, Get well kid.

[@uhzigzy8840]

i live there :D

[@johnnycampana3002]

Kids a stud

[@DethGuy95]

Wow they still use the same song

[@DP3mo24hofosho]

Isn't roger Clemens trying to make another comeback with the Astros?

[@dominicbonarrigo6502]

I wish guys like roger could play forever. I do not care if they take enhancers to play longer, I could care less. Baseball is a sport beyond the physical…

[@yankeesfannyy27]

1:20 LOL "Big D"

[@BryanX64]

The Rockets? Did they get the team names mixed up? Lol

[@Dwheels220]

clemens doesnt want the cameras to come close because he wants to tell matt his real secret....

[@luisrosales9349]

You go on the juice. That's what he said

[@allennasty3cw897]

Dwheels220 damn dude what does one thing got to do with the other, must be you just don't like Clemens right, give the man some credit that he would take time to chill with Matt.

[@alexjuarez5784]

Rodger what do not put the d in roger. C'MON MAN

[@nevaehwade9717]

That is so sad

[@TURTLETHOMSON]

Im from lesueur

[@josephrinzo]

Not so much first ballot rocket Man

[@NickBeast-gy2es]

First balled hall of famer? Rodger Clemens is NOT going to Cooperstown

[@NickBeast-gy2es]

@Jessshae Finch Thanks for the heads up. Never knew that

[@devinsuero_5624]

Did he die???

[@aydenachey6088]

you look like your dad

[@alecvelasquez2165]

back when the astros were good

[@daverichards9141]

Im from the future, they suck, marshawn lynch is their manager and they are moving to wyoming next year.

[@skyhawklegend3]

2006 read the title

[@joeyadams4674]

Rocket is tops

[@grammarcommunist820]

Weird i had a great great grandpa who played for the yankees but i really dont like baseball. I played it but was not interested in it. I still have respect for the people who play it though

[@leefriedman2274]

whats his name

[@grammarcommunist820]

Lee friedman bill reynolds he played for like 1 season but he got sick so he went to coach a minor league team till he died

[@Zydeco.13]

lol "roDger

[@the_dead738]

idl

[@Retro_Fan]

It's at the 6:00 minute mark that Roger tells him about using steroids.

[@cortezmauricio8099]

Retro_Fan like LeBron James does

[@cortezmauricio8099]

Retro_Fan as well as von hgh Miller lol

[@blairblair]

Lol totally doesnt GAF about Andy Pettite

[@qtkaytone2620]

The valuable tip was steroids