Clayton Kershaw

Former Prospect Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
2006-2025 (2008-2025)
Proper Name
Clayton Edward Kershaw
Nickname
Kersh
Positions
P (519)
Height / Weight
6-4 / 225
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
March 19,1988   Age:  38.083
High School
Highland Park (Dallas,TX)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 2,300,000
Service Time
17.105 (2025)
MLB Debut
Contract Info
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
kersc001
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Subject of Chapter 23 of the book The Baseball 100 by Joe Posnarski   [2006] Gatorade Player of the Year for Texas ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#7 overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2007] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)   [2011] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2012] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2013] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2014] Pitched 8-0 no-hitter for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies on June 18,2014 ... Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2015] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2016] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2017] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2018] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2020] World Series Champion with Los Angeles Dodgers   [2021] Opening day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers   [2025] World Series Champion with Los Angeles Dodgers   [2026] Played for United States in World Baseball Classic
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200617June-RegLos Angeles DodgersYes PHSTXHighland Park (Dallas,TX)HSHShsPremiumPremiumCalvin Jones1st player drafted out of this high school
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