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Clayton KershawArguably, the best pitcher since the turn of the century will call it a pro at the end of the season.
this Los Angeles Dodgers Announced their long-term ace will retire and will start on Friday at Dodger Stadium for the last time during the regular season.
Kershaw made his MLB debut in 2008 after becoming the seventh pick two years ago, and has exceeded all expectations since.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw ended his sixth inning after recording his 3,000th strikeout in his career after he beat Chicago White Sox Batter Vinny Capra in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Kershaw’s 2.54 career era is the lowest of any Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher in the live ball era (since 1920), with at least 1,000 innings being pitched. He also participated in the club that joined the 3,000-shot club earlier this year and was one of 11 pitchers to win at least three Cy Young Awards. All other eligible people are in the Hall of Fame except Roger Clemens.
Kershaw will spend his entire 18 years with the Dodgers and won the World Series in 2020 and 2024.
Lefty leads the National League five times in the ERA, including each year from 2011 to 2014. The 2014 campaign was probably his best as he released 1.77 ERA with 1.77 ERA, six full matches, MLB leading 10.8 K/9 and 0.86 WHIP and won the MVP. He is still the last starting pitcher named MVP.
Los Angeles Dodgers first pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) lifted the World Series Championship trophy during a team celebration at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-oncea/imagn image)
Cardinal legend Adam Wainwright
Kershaw only entered ERA above 3.00 only five times. This year is 3.53.
In addition to his three wins, Kershaw won the top ten in the Cy Young Awards, won six more votes and was finalized in three other instances.
Kershaw has been named 11 All-Star Games in his outstanding career, including a waiver as Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred this summer.
The injury has derailed Kershaw for much of the past decade, as he hasn’t made 30 starts since 2015.
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw (22) dropped his 3,000th strikeout in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-oncea/imagn image)
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The Dodgers are on the way to win NL West, and if Kershaw wants to be a title again, Kershaw’s number will be one.
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