The spawn of Johnny Knoxville can pitch.
Rocko Clapp, the 16-year-old son of Jackass’ most notorious star, has dominated batters this season while toeing the rubber for Oakwood High School in North Hollywood.
According to MaxPreps, the sophomore right hander has logged 27 strikeouts and a minuscule 0.80 ERA in 26.1 innings pitched.
Clapp’s been used as a reliever, the outlet reported last week, with his outings lasting anywhere from one to three innings. His team currently holds a 20-1 record.
Clapp’s prowess, of course, shouldn’t be too surprising. Knoxville, a talented high school athlete, has previously said he could have played college baseball if he hadn’t opted to head to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Clapp also demonstrated on national television back in 2022 that he had a live arm.
Clapp tagged along with Knoxville for an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and the youngster actually struck out his dad during a skit they did with Kimmel in an alleyway near set.
Knoxville praised his boy’s abilities at the time, telling Kimmel, “I had a pretty good arm; he’s got a great arm.”
Clapp, who actually pitched at Angel Stadium last month as part of the Halo Classic high school baseball showcase in Anaheim, could throw next for his team later Monday when it takes on Campbell Hall in Los Angeles.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
