#10
of 25
Clayton Kershaw
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Clayton Kershaw owns one of the strongest modern pitching resumes. He won three Cy Young Awards and an MVP. Kershaw’s 156 ERA+ is historically elite. He dominated the 2010s with sustained run suppression. His peak seasons featured sub-2.00 ERAs in tough environments. He paired strikeouts with elite command. Kershaw adapted as velocity trends shifted. He delivered key postseason performances late in his career. Injuries limited workload totals but not peak value. As a modern ace, he belongs firmly in the top tier.
Career Numbers
223-96
W-L
2.53
ERA
3,052
K
2,855.1
IP
25
CG
15
SHO
Clayton Kershaw at No. 10
Clayton Kershaw is ranked 10 of 25 on the Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball list. The career card for Clayton Kershaw shows a 223-96 record, a 2.53 ERA and 3,052 strikeouts. The Explore section links Clayton Kershaw's debut decade, the 2000s, and other players born in USA. Christy Mathewson is ranked just above at 9; Bob Gibson follows at 11. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.