Clayton Kershaw
Born: 3/19/1988 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-05-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Clayton Edward Kershaw
Biography
Clayton Kershaw, born in 1988, is an elite pitcher who has made a significant impact on Major League Baseball since his debut in 2008. With a career record of 212-94 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.5, Kershaw is widely regarded as one of the best pitchers of his generation. His dominance on the mound is underscored by his remarkable total of 2,968 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters and command the game. As an active player, Kershaw continues to contribute to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he has become a cornerstone of the franchise and a fan favorite.
Kershaw's accolades include three Cy Young Awards, recognizing him as the best pitcher in the National League, and he is a ten-time All-Star, highlighting his consistent performance over the years. Known for his exceptional pitching repertoire, which includes a devastating curveball and a fierce fastball, Kershaw exemplifies the artistry of pitching in the modern era of baseball. His career is marked not only by personal achievements but also by his leadership in the clubhouse and commitment to the community, making him a significant figure both on and off the field. As he continues his career, Kershaw remains a pivotal player in the narrative of contemporary baseball, embodying excellence and resilience.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 94 | 432 | 429 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 2742.7 | 2091 | 762 | 227 | 678 | 2968 | 2.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 5 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.7 | 109 | 51 | 52 | 100 | 4.26 | - |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 8 | 8 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171.0 | 119 | 53 | 91 | 185 | 2.79 | - |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 13 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 204.3 | 160 | 66 | 81 | 212 | 2.91 | - |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 21 | 5 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 233.3 | 174 | 59 | 54 | 248 | 2.28 | - |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 14 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 227.7 | 170 | 64 | 63 | 229 | 2.53 | - |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 16 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 236.0 | 164 | 48 | 52 | 232 | 1.83 | - |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 21 | 3 | 27 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 198.3 | 139 | 39 | 31 | 239 | 1.77 | - |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 16 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 232.7 | 163 | 55 | 42 | 301 | 2.13 | - |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 12 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 149.0 | 97 | 28 | 11 | 172 | 1.69 | - |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 18 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 175.0 | 136 | 45 | 30 | 202 | 2.31 | - |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 9 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.3 | 139 | 49 | 29 | 155 | 2.73 | - |
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 16 | 5 | 29 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 145 | 60 | 41 | 189 | 3.03 | - |
| 2020 | LAD | NL | 6 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 41 | 14 | 8 | 62 | 2.16 | - |
| 2021 | LAD | NL | 10 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121.7 | 103 | 48 | 21 | 144 | 3.55 | - |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 12 | 3 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126.3 | 96 | 32 | 23 | 137 | 2.28 | - |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 13 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131.7 | 100 | 36 | 40 | 137 | 2.46 | - |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 36 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | 698 | 46 | 113 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 211 | 0.162 | 0.205 | 0.185 | 0.390 | -4450.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 22 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.069 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 31 | 48 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.104 | -541.4 |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 32 | 55 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.055 | -768.8 |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 33 | 71 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.225 | -357.4 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 34 | 58 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.207 | -371.5 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 35 | 77 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.182 | -381.5 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 27 | 63 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 0.175 | -368.4 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 34 | 71 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.127 | -667.2 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 23 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 27 | 49 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.184 | -329.6 |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 27 | 46 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.239 | -84.6 |
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 29 | 49 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.102 | -580.1 |
| 2020 | LAD | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | LAD | NL | 24 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 39 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.154 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | WS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | NLDS1 | LAN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | WS | LAN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2017 | WS | LAN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | LAN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | LAN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2009 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| 2009 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | 39 | 32 | 1 | 194.3 | 165 | 97 | 51 | 213 | 4.49 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 162.00 |
| 2022 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5.40 |
| 2020 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7.20 |
| 2020 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4.50 |
| 2020 | NLWC1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.00 |
| 2020 | WS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 2.31 |
| 2019 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7.11 |
| 2018 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 4.09 |
| 2018 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2018 | WS | LAN | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 7.36 |
| 2017 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2.45 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5.68 |
| 2017 | WS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15.7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 4.02 |
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12.0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 3.00 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12.3 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 5.84 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 2.63 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12.7 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 7.82 |
| 2013 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 6.30 |
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0.69 |
| 2009 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9.45 |
| 2009 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2.70 |
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 432 | 429 | 79 | 376 | 12 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAN | P | 22 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 31 | 30 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | LAN | P | 32 | 32 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAN | P | 33 | 33 | 9 | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 33 | 33 | 9 | 42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 33 | 33 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | LAN | P | 27 | 27 | 8 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 33 | 33 | 8 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | LAN | P | 21 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAN | P | 27 | 27 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | P | 26 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | LAN | P | 29 | 28 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | LAN | P | 10 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAN | P | 22 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAN | P | 22 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAN | P | 24 | 24 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | LAN | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 432 |
Awards & Honors
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAN | NL | $33,000,000 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | $32,571,000 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $11,750,000 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $7,750,000 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2010 | LAN | NL | $440,000 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | $404,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $90,415,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2019 | Cy Young Award | NL | 8th | 3.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2017 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 126.0 | 210 | 3 |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 6.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2016 | Cy Young Award | NL | 5th | 30.0 | 210 | 2 |
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 101.0 | 210 | 3 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 49.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 210.0 | 210 | 30 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 1st | 355.0 | 420 | 18 |
| 2013 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 207.0 | 210 | 29 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 146.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 96.0 | 224 | 2 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 15.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2011 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 207.0 | 224 | 27 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 29.0 | 448 | 0 |