Clayton Kershaw Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2017, he became the first Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to record 200 strike outs in seven seasons
• Led the National League in wins (21), strikeouts (248) and ERA (2․28) in 2011
• Founded Kershaw's Challenge, a charitable organization that encourages people to make a difference by giving back to at-risk children and communities in need
• Was the seventh overall pick in the 2006 MLB draft
• Quote: "Baseball is so hard as it is․ For me, if you simplify it, it takes a little bit of the weight off, rather than trying to figure out all these other things․ It's just peace of mind․"
• Was a high school teammate of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford
• Before games, he pitches against a wall, catching the rebounds, to help him deal with his nerves