Clayton Kershaw once proclaimed himself a “Dodger for life” while celebrating Los Angeles’ 2024 World Series title. And now after his most recent accomplishment, he’s secured his place as a baseball legend for life as well. The 18-year MLB veteran only recorded three strikeouts in his six-inning start on Wednesday night, but that’s all he needed to make history. Kershaw’s final strikeout of the night was the 3,000th of his career. When White Sox third baseman Vinny Capra took strike three, it made Kershaw the 20th member of MLB’s 3,000 strikeout club. Kershaw joined a legendary group that includes Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Walter Johnson, Gregg Maddux, Nolan Ryan, Pedro Martinez, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Don Sutton, Ferguson Jenkins, Gaylord Perry, Phil Niekro, CC Sabathia, Bob Gibson, Bert Blyleven, Curt Schilling, John Smoltz and the other active members Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Kershaw then soaked in the moment with his teammates and the only fans he has ever known before tipping his caRead More
Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw makes MLB history, joins exclusive club
