Clayton Kershaw was born in Dallas, Texas in 1988. He attended Highland Park High School where he played both football and baseball. However, his passion and talent for baseball led him to pursue the sport professionally after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. Kershaw quickly rose up the ranks in the Dodgers’ farm system and made his debut in the Major Leagues in 2008 at the age of 20. More about Clayton Kershaw
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Since his debut, Kershaw has established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball. He has won three Cy Young Awards, been selected to eight All-Star Games and has led the league in ERA five times. He is known for his dominant fastball and devastating curveball, which he uses to keep hitters off-balance. Kershaw has also been praised for his work off the field, as he is deeply involved in philanthropic efforts through his foundation, Kershaw’s Challenge.In total, we tracked 2659 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Clayton Kershaw (2006 Bowman Sterling Clayton Kershaw Autograph Black Refractor /25 POP 2 Auto) was sold in August 2023 for $10500.00 while the cheapest item (Clayton Kershaw 2012 Panini Signature Series LA Dodgers Card No. 27) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2023. The month with the most items sold (70) was October 2020 with an average selling price of $100.00 for an autographed item of Clayton Kershaw. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2022 with $194.27 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.58 was September 2008. In average, an autographed item from Clayton Kershaw is worth $86.99.
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Ranking the best active single-team MLB players: Where do Clayton Kershaw, Jose (02/08/24): Kershaw returns to the Dodgers for his 17th season, while Altuve extended for five more years with the Astros
MLB rumors: Brewers add veteran pitcher after Corbin Burnes trade, Clayton Kersh (02/06/24): Here's the latest from the MLB hot stove with spring training right around the corner
Clayton Kershaw to re-sign with Dodgers: Southpaw agrees to return for 17th seas (02/06/24): Kershaw is not expected back on the mound until the summer after offseason shoulder surgery
MLB rumors: Dodgers 'stay in touch' with Clayton Kershaw, Evan Longoria weighing (02/04/24): Let's check in on the news and rumors for the day
MLB rumors: Clayton Kershaw mulling 2024, Phillies host Yoshinobu Yamamoto meeti (12/14/23): Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Dec. 14
MLB rumors: Mets and Pete Alonso will talk extension, Twins to cut payroll, Dodg (11/2023): Here's a look at Wednesday's rumors as the MLB GM Meetings continue
Clayton Kershaw leaves door open for possible retirement after Dodgers' shocking (10/2023): A familiar playoff ending has led to familiar questions for the legendary lefty
What will Dodgers' playoff rotation look like? Pitching woes leave questions beh (09/2023): A no-sweat NL West division title was the easy part for the perennial contenders
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw throws five one-run innings vs. Rockies in first MLB ac (08/2023): Kershaw had been on the IL for more than a month because of shoulder inflammation
Kershaw's 2-inning simulated game pushed back (07/2023): Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw's simulated game has been pushed back to align with his target return date, not because of any setback, according to manager Dave Roberts.
Kershaw (shoulder) hopes to make next start (06/2023): Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is dealing with a "cranky" pitching shoulder and remains optimistic he'll be able to make his next start.
Kershaw disagrees with decision to honor Sisters (05/2023): Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to welcome a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team's annual Pride Night.
Clayton Kershaw joins exclusive group of pitchers to get to 200 wins without a 1 (04/2023): Kershaw is now 200-88 and he's joined five Hall of Famers in this achievement
Kershaw says Urias 'deserves' Opening Day nod (03/2023): Julio Urias is lined up to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day and that's just fine with teammate Clayton Kershaw.
Martinez replaces Kershaw on U.S. WBC roster (02/2023): Padres pitcher Nick Martinez will replace Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the 30-man roster for the United States for the World Baseball Classic.
Dodgers' Kershaw to pitch for Team USA in WBC (12/2022): Clayton Kershaw will pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Major League Baseball announced Monday, making him the latest in a long line of high-profile stars to represent the United States.
MLB free agency tracker: Clayton Kershaw stays with Dodgers; key relievers sign (11/2022): MLB's offseason is underway
Dodgers prez: 'Strong hope' Kershaw back in '23 (10/2022): Dodgers president Andrew Friedman expressed "strong hope" that longtime star Clayton Kershaw will return to the team next season.
Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw 'leaning towards' playing again in 2023 season (09/2022): Kershaw, 34, will again be a free agent after this season
Dodgers' Kershaw to return vs. Mets on Thu. (08/2022): Three-time NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 4 due to back pain, will be activated off the injured list and start against the New York Mets on Thursday.
WATCH: Clayton Kershaw helps 10-year-old cross off late grandfather's bucket lis (07/2022): The future Hall of Fame pitcher showed he can be a Hall of Fame guy off the field too
Clayton Kershaw injury: Dodgers place their ace on injured list with SI joint in (05/2022): Kershaw hits the injured list for the fifth time for lower-back-related injuries
No regrets for Roberts, Kershaw after pulling ace (04/2022): Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' does not regret his decision to pull Clayton Kershaw after pitching seven perfect innings.
Clayton Kershaw is tinkering with a changeup again. Is this the year he sticks w (03/2022): This spring, there are signs that Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, 34, might be scripting a different outcome for the elusive changeup.
MLB top 100: Which current stars are destined to join the list? (02/2022): Juan Soto? Shohei Ohtani? Which active players are most likely to join Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer on the next version of this list?
Why Clayton Kershaw, Frankie Montas would be perfect for Mets rotation depth | B (01/2022): The guys discuss the Mets rotation depth and why they feel GM Billy Eppler needs to add another arm. John Jastremski really likes Frankie Montas from the A's while Terry Collins gives his case for why the Mets should sign Clayton Kershaw despite his injury history. Watch more Baseball Night in NY: h
Why the Red Sox should kick the tires on Clayton Kershaw in free agency (12/2021): Clayton Kershaw has been one of the best pitchers of his generation, but injuries have held him back in recent years. As John Tomase writes, a short-term deal for the accomplished lefty could make sense for the Red Sox.
Corey Seager joins Rangers on 10-year, $325-million deal; is Clayton Kershaw nex (11/2021): Dodgers World Series MVP Corey Seager agrees to a 10-year, $325-million deal with the Texas Rangers. Will the Rangers also snag Clayton Kershaw?
Clayton Kershaw injury: Dodgers lefty plans to avoid elbow surgery, brushes away (10/2021): Kershaw will not be pitching for the Dodgers this postseason and becomes a free agent after the World Series
Kershaw earns 1st win since June for Dodgers (09/2021): Clayton Kershaw pitched five sharp innings for his first win since June 27, Gavin Lux and Corey Seager each hit two-run homers and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Sunday.
Dodgers' Kershaw calls long absence 'frustrating' (08/2021): Clayton Kershaw, who hasn't pitched since July 3 because of inflammation around his left elbow, says his absence has been "frustrating, it's been a long time, it shouldn't have taken this long."
Roberts: No timetable as Kershaw gets 'breather' (07/2021): Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has yet to resume throwing, and manager Dave Roberts said the team sees his IL stint as a chance to "give him a breather."
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw defends Nationals' Max Scherzer following foreign subst (06/2021): Kershaw believed it was strategy on the part of Phillies manager Joe Girardi
Samson: What to make of Clayton Kershaw's comments regarding MLB's new baseballs (05/2021): David Samson weighed in after Clayton Kershaw said he wasn't a fan of MLB's no-hitter spree
Dodgers vs. Padres: Controversial call, tempers flare, dueling pitchers and an u (04/2021): Catcher's interference? Clayton Kershaw angry? Kershaw drives home the first run with a walk? Wait until you see how it ended!
Kershaw rocked again, feels 'ready' for opener (03/2021): Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw finished spring training with a 10.22 ERA but said he'll be ready to go come Opening Day, adding, "I don't have a choice."
Dodgers' Kershaw 'absolutely' considering return (02/2021): Clayton Kershaw quelled some of the questions about his future, saying Sunday he would "absolutely" consider re-signing with the Dodgers after this season.
Inside the night Clayton Kershaw finally became a World Series champion -- in hi (10/2020): The Dodgers' ace grew up about 20 miles from Globe Life Field. Tuesday night, he won his first title there, with his childhood friends watching.
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw believes new extra inning rule isn't 'real baseball' (09/2020): Kershaw isn't a fan of starting extra innings with a runner on second base
Clayton Kershaw moves into second-place on Dodgers' all-time strikeout list afte (08/2020): Kershaw was in fine form Thursday night
Clayton Kershaw injury update: Dodgers ace will make 2020 debut Sunday vs. D-Bac (07/2020): Kershaw started the season on the IL due to a back injury
Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw voices concern about MLB's Arizona plan: 'I don't t (04/2020): Kershaw doesn't like the idea of players being away from their families for months
Kershaw back as Dodgers' Opening Day starter (03/2020): Clayton Kershaw will extend his Dodgers franchise record for Opening Day starts to nine.
Kershaw K's 4, allows no hits in spring debut (02/2020): Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw faced a Brewers lineup with five expected regulars, striking out four while allowing no hits and two walks in 1&frac23 innings.
Kershaw: Astros haven't shown 'a lot of remorse' (01/2020): Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw feels wronged and says a contrite approach from the Astros has been missing in the wake of their cheating scandal.
MLB All-Decade team: From Mike Trout to Clayton Kershaw, the best at each positi (12/2019): Some choices were obvious, but there were plenty of difficult calls
Clayton Kershaw allows six runs to Diamondbacks, has a 5.84 ERA through two star (04/2015): Clayton Kershaw wasn't his usual dominant self on Opening Day last Monday against the Padres, yielding three earned runs on two walks and six hits over just six innings. And he was even worse in his second turn through the Dodgers' 2015 rotation.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw looks ready for opening day (03/2015): Clayton Kershaw made what is expected to be his longest start of the exhibition season Thursday, limiting the Chicago White Sox to one run over six innings in the Dodgers' 9-6 victory at Camelback Ranch.
As Dodgers open spring training, Clayton Kershaw ready to get back to work (02/2015): Clayton Kershaw walked into to the Dodgers' spring-training complex Thursday, knowing this was only the start.
Like you needed another reason to admire Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw (01/2015): He’s emerging as the most dominant pitcher of his generation. He’s renowned for his work ethic, competitiveness, faith and humanitarianism. All at the age of 26.
Daily Dodger in Review: Clayton Kershaw delivers another tour de force (12/2014): CLAYTON KERSHAW, 26, starting pitcher.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw drops $4 million in Studio City (11/2014): As Clayton Kershaw was pitching his way to a third Cy Young Award and his first National League MVP honor this season, the Dodgers star was also handling business away from the diamond, buying a new home in Studio City for $4 million.
Clayton Kershaw leads Dodgers into baseball's awards season (10/2014): The Dodgers' season ended two weeks ago but left-hander Clayton Kershaw's name is going to come up a lot in the weeks ahead.
For Clayton Kershaw and Mike Trout, October is the stuff of legacies (09/2014): The comparison is all but mandatory now. Try to put Clayton Kershaw into historical perspective, and you are virtually obligated to mention Sandy Koufax.
Clayton Kershaw first to 16 wins as Dodgers beat Diamondbacks, 3-1 (08/2014): Sometimes they’re not gems, they’re just really, really good.
Clayton Kershaw remains the ace in Dodgers' hand (07/2014): If the inability to complete a deal before the non-waiver trade deadline on Thursday drew attention to the Dodgers' perceived shortcomings, a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves that night offered a reminder of the team's greatest advantage.
Clayton Kershaw finishes June strong with 13K performance (06/2014): The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-37) won 6-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals (44-39) behind their ace, Clayton Kershaw (9-2). read more
Wild pitch helps Reds to edge Dodgers and ace Clayton Kershaw, 3-2 (05/2014): He wasn’t exactly the dominating Clayton Kershaw seen in his last outing and he certainly wasn’t the one who couldn’t last two innings in the start before that.
Clayton Kershaw Strikes out Nine in Front of Sellout Crowd (04/2014): Reigning NL Cy-Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw made his second career rehab start and struck out nine batters for the Chattanooga Lookouts (11-14) in a 4-3 loss against the Tennessee Smokies (13-13) in front of a sellout crowd of 6,318 at AT&T Field.
Dodgers officially place Clayton Kershaw on DL, set 25-man roster (03/2014): SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers officially placed Clayton Kershaw on the disabled list as they set their 25-man roster for the restart of their regular season on Sunday.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw might not pitch in Australia (02/2014): Team isn't saying if the ace will make the long trip for season-opening series. Kershaw gives up three runs in two innings against Arizona. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers won't say if Clayton Kershaw will pitch in their season-opening series in Australia. Kershaw won't either.
Clayton Kershaw makes appearance on 'New Girl' after Super Bowl (01/2014): The former Great Lakes Loons star makes an appearance on New Girl, following the Super Bowl on Fox.
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw well deserving of Branch Rickey Award (11/2013): Saturday night, Clayton Kershaw was in Denver to receive the Branch Rickey Award -- for service above self -- presented by the Rotary Club of Denver.
Clayton Kershaw Inspires Los Angeles Youth (10/2013): Torrance, Calif. -- For Clayton Kershaw and wife, Ellen, the close of the Dodgers' season is bittersweet; the break from one passion opens up additional time to give back to the communities they are part ...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw deserves all votes for NL Cy Young award (09/2013): The ace pitcher led the major leagues with a 1.83 earned-run average this season and should win the National League Cy Young award unanimously. Blue legacy
Clayton Kershaw struggles, lacks support in Dodgers' 3-2 loss to Cubs (08/2013): Clayton Kershaw struggled, and again the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to provide the necessary run support for their All-Star ace.
Dodgers waste great Clayton Kershaw effort in loss to Yankees, 3-0 (07/2013): Clayton Kershaw eyes the plate after delivering a pitch against the Yankees during the first inning of the Dodgers' matchup with New York at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.
Clayton Kershaw helps Dodgers sweep Giants (06/2013): Kershaw pitches into the ninth inning and Dodgers win their fifth in a row, 4-2.
DODGERS 7, COLORADO 5: Clayton Kershaw can't close out Rockies, but offense does (05/2013): DENVER - Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw did everything but close out the Colorado Rockies. He handcuffed the Rockies over seven-plus innings despite not having his best stuff and swung a pretty mean bat, hitting a two-run double and helping spark a three-run rally with a sacrifice bunt.
Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw on the bereavement list (04/2013): The Dodgers placed ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the bereavement list Monday, though at the moment they expect him to take his next turn on Friday in San Francisco.
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw apparently working on a deal (03/2013): Neither the club nor the pitcher would comment, but a person familiar with the situation says that the sides are talking. Record-breaking major league contracts were the order of the day, but baseball's newest financial power may yet be heard from.
Clayton Kershaw strikes out 7 in rough sprng outing (02/2013): Clayton Kershaw allowed three runs on six hits in three innings. / Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - It didn't take long for Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Luis Cruz to recover from food poisoning.
Clayton Kershaw : No More Hip Pain (01/2013): Update: Kershaw said recently that the right hip that bothered him toward the end of last season hasn't presented any issues this winter, the Los Angeles Times reports. "It was never a problem for me," Kershaw said at a charity event.
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw could talk extension in coming weeks (12/2012): Could Zack Greinke’s six-year, $147 million contract only be the second-largest deal the Los Angeles Dodgers give out this season?
Could Clayton Kershaw be baseball's first $200-million pitcher? (11/2012): How would you like to be Clayton Kershaw? He’s young, talented, intelligent, highly competitive, charitable, mature beyond his years and rich.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw receives Roberto Clemente Award at Comerica Park (10/2012): Kershaw won the Cy Young Award in 2011. But that doesn't compare with the honor he received Sunday night at Comerica Park, where he was presented with the Roberto Clemente Award.
BASEBALL: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw looks like his dominant self (09/2012): Clayton Kershaw insisted all week his right hip wasn't bothering him and proved it Friday night.
San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner outduels Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Ke (08/2012): Monday night's marquee pitching matchup at Dodger Stadium somehow managed to exceed expectations. Madison Bumgarner got the better of Clayton Kershaw through eight innings to lead the Giants to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers sweep Giants, tie for first with Clayton Kershaw shutout (07/2012): Ace gives up only five hits and Luis Cruz stays hot with two run-scoring hits in the 4-0 victory at San Francisco. There might not be any crying in baseball, but it sure can offer revenge.
It's All Relative for Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers (06/2012): Relativity's a bitch. Not only did it demolish Isaac Newton's theory of mechanics that held strong for two centuries, it is also skewing how one views Clayton Kershaw. [ more › ]
Dodgers win game behind Clayton Kershaw, but lose Mark Ellis (05/2012): Second baseman, who was injured Friday, has surgery on leg to drain blood and fluids. Kershaw holds St. Louis to six hits in a 6-0 victory, his fourth career shutout. The Dodgers won another game, but lost another player.
Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Shares His Faith Testimony (04/2012): The producers of the "I am Second" Christian video testimonies debuted Cy Young Award-winning pitcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw's story about his Christian faith on Thursday – the opening day of Major League Baseball season.
Clayton Kershaw, Carlos Santana showdown shows Los Angeles Dodgers fans what mig (03/2012): Carlos Santana went 0-for-2 against Clayton Kershaw in a showdown between former Great Lakes Loons.
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw earns $19-million deal (02/2012): Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.
LA Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw receives Warren Spahn Award (01/2012): Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw accepted the Warren Spahn Award on Thursday night as the best left-handed pitcher in baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw agree to talk about a long-term deal: Tuesd (12/2011): Here are a few stories that you may have missed from Tuesday.
Dallas' own Clayton Kershaw gives back through baseball (11/2011): L.A. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who attended Highland Park High School, just finished his fourth year in the majors while earning the NL Cy Young Award. So it's no surprise when the pitcher chose philanthropy, he went with what he knows.
Clayton Kershaw wins Warren Spahn Award (10/2011): Dodgers ace named baseball's top left-hander
Shelburne: Clayton Kershaw has arrived (09/2011): The young pitcher has become the cornerstone of the Dodgers in only his fourth season
LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw earned his career-high 14th victory and drove in (08/2011): Kershaw (14-5) won for the sixth time in his last seven starts, allowing a run and six hits over eight innings. The all-star left-hander struck out nine and walked one.
Clayton Kershaw represents Los Angeles Dodgers, Great Lakes Loons in Major Leagu (07/2011): Clayton Kershaw is the first former Great Lakes Loons player to earn a spot on a Major League All-Star team.
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw puts up numbers unlike any other 23-year (06/2011): Clayton Kershaw is putting up numbers no 23-year-old Major League pitcher has done before.
Terry Collins’ Mets Fail To Crack Clayton Kershaw (05/2011): Terry Collins was feeling good when the first inning came to an end. The Mets managed to draw two walks, drive up Clayton Kershaw's pitch count, and even coax a run across against the Dodgers' ace. Then they didn't score again until the ninth inning.
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers tame sloppy Giants 6-1 (04/2011): The Giants have two serious problems - one that better be fixed quickly lest it destroy them, another that could dog them for years. Issue 1 is their defense, which has been abysmal over the first 10 games and cost them...
Clayton Kershaw's maturity level continues to rise (03/2011): Young Dodgers left-hander, the opening-day starter, is showing that he is growing up at a fast rate. Young Dodgers left-hander, the opening-day starter, is showing that he is growing up at a fast rate.
Clayton Kershaw arrives in Los Angeles Dodgers camp a changed man after marriage (02/2011): Clayton Kershaw enters the 2011 season a changed man after an off-season marriage and trip to Zambia.
Clayton Kershaw's Los Angeles Dodgers rookie trading cards starting to pick up i (01/2011): Clayton Kershaw has become a potential hit with collectors.
Clayton Kershaw adds marriage, mission trip to offseason schedule (12/2010): Clayton Kershaw will go on a mission trip to Zambia before reporting for spring training.