MLB Career of Clayton Kershaw: Key Records and Statistics that Set Him Apart as a Potential Hall of Famer
Clayton Kershaw Retires as a Hall of Famer and Legendary Dodger
In a career spanning over a decade, Clayton Kershaw has solidified his place as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. The Los Angeles Dodgers' star left-hander announced his retirement after the 2025 season, leaving behind an impressive legacy.
Kershaw, who turned 37 this year, has a career ERA of 2.54, the second-lowest by any pitcher with at least 2,000 innings since the Live Ball Era began in 1920. This exceptional ERA also ties for the highest mark in baseball history among AL/NL pitchers with at least 2,000 career innings, a feat shared only with Pedro Martinez.
The Dodgers' draft pick has been a dominant force on the mound. Kershaw's career ERA+ of 154 means he was 54% better than the average pitcher during his career. This remarkable statistic is further evidenced by his 222 wins, far and away the most in baseball history among pitchers with fewer than 100 career losses.
Kershaw's prowess on the mound has been recognised with numerous accolades. He won the Cy Young award in 2011, 2013, and 2014, and was named the National League MVP in 2014. He also earned a spot in the All-Star Game 11 times, including as a 'Legends Pick' in 2021.
One of Kershaw's most impressive feats came on June 18, 2014, when he no-hit the Colorado Rockies, striking out 15 batters. This performance added to his already impressive strikeout total, making him the fourth left-handed pitcher in history to reach the 3,000-strikeout club.
Kershaw's career winning percentage of .698 is the highest in the Live Ball Era since 1920. His contributions to the Dodgers' success were acknowledged when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Randy Johnson is the only other left-hander on the leaderboard of pitching WAR since the mound was lowered to its current height, with a score of 103.5. Kershaw's career 154 ERA+ places him as the lowest ERA in the Live Ball Era with 2.52, a testament to his exceptional pitching ability.
As Kershaw prepares to hang up his cleats, he leaves behind a legacy that will be hard to match. His retirement marks the end of an era for baseball, and fans will long remember his contributions to the game.
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