Dodgers' star pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, to call it quits at the end of the 2025 season, as announced by the team.
Clayton Kershaw Announces Retirement After 18 Remarkable Years with the Dodgers
In a poignant announcement, three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw has declared that he will retire at the end of the current season, bringing an end to an illustrious 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kershaw, who turned 37 this year, will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. His career achievements and charitable endeavors are expected to earn him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kershaw made his major league debut on May 25, 2008, and since then, he has established himself as one of the greatest pitchers in Dodgers history. His career record of 222-96 leads active major league players, and his ERA of 2.54 is the lowest among pitchers in the live-ball era since 1920.
Throughout his career, Kershaw has demonstrated an exceptional ability to strike out batters, reaching the milestone of 3,039 strikeouts on July 2, 2025, making him the 20th player and the fourth left-hander in MLB history to achieve this feat. He also leads active players with 15 shutouts.
Kershaw's impressive career with the Dodgers ties him with Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the most years in franchise history. His contributions to the team have been significant, as he helped the Dodgers win World Series championships in 2020 and 2024.
Mark Walter, team owner and chairman of the Dodgers, congratulated Kershaw on his career and thanked him for the moments he gave to Dodger fans and baseball fans everywhere. Walter also acknowledged Kershaw's charitable endeavors and predicted that his career would lead to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Throughout his career, Kershaw has been an 11-time All-Star and was the NL MVP in 2014. He has spent all 18 years of his major league career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As Kershaw prepares for his final games, fans and players alike will be eager to celebrate his incredible career and the impact he has had on the sport of baseball.
