As manager John J. Clements (July 24, 1864 – May 23, 1941) was an American professional baseball player.

[3] Born in Philadelphia, Clements began his major league career in 1884 in the Union Association.

[4] He also served as a player-manager during part of the 1890 season when manager Harry Wright suffered temporary blindness.

The move took place after Spiders owners Frank and Stanley Robison purchased the Browns and re-distributed players among the two franchises.

[4] At the time of his retirement, he held the single-season and career records for home runs by a catcher.