Clayton Kershaw to retire at the end of the season

19 Sep
2025
Not in Hall of Fame

It was long suspected, but today, Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw has announced that this season will be his last.

Kershaw debuted for L.A. in 2008, and in the 2010s, he was the most dominant Pitcher in the National League.  From 2011 to 2017, Kershaw never finished lower than fifth in Cy Young voting, with him winning the Cy Young three times, along with the MVP in 2014.  A five-time ERA leader and three-time Strikeout leader, Kershaw currently has a record of 222-96, and will finish his career under 100 Losses.  He is also a member of the 3,000 Strikeout club.

Enjoying a renaissance this year (10-2), Kershaw is already a two-time World Series Champion, though his playoff performances have been the only flaw in what will be a Hall of Fame career.

He is eligible for Cooperstown in 2031 and should be a lock to enter that year.

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