Basic Information
- Full name: Clayton Edward Kershaw
- Born: March 19, 1988 in Dallas, Texas
- Height: 6-4 (193 cm)
- Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
- Throws: Left-handed
- Bats: Left-handed
Career Highlights
- Current team: Los Angeles Dodgers
- Position: Starting Pitcher
- Drafted by Dodgers in 1st round (7th overall) in 2006 MLB draft from Highland Park HS in Dallas
- Debut: May 25, 2008 vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Career statistics (as of 2024):
- Games pitched: 432
- Starts: 429
- Complete games: 25
- Shutouts: 15
- Innings pitched: 2,742.2
- Wins: 212
- Losses: 94
- ERA: 2.50
- Strikeouts: 2,968
Awards and Accolades
- 3x Cy Young Award winner
- 10x MLB All-Star
- 5x National League ERA leader
- World Series champion (2020)
Current Status
- Currently on the Los Angeles Dodgers active roster
- Signed through 2024 with a $5 million salary and 2025 player option
- Free agent after 2024 season
Social Media
- Twitter: @ClaytonKersh22
- Instagram: @claytonkershaw
Key Points
- Considdered one of the best pitchers of his generation
- Known for his dominant left-handed pitching and ability to pitch deep into games
- Has had some injury issues throughout his career but remains an elite starter for the Dodgers
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