Clayton Kershaw
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-4, 225lb (193cm, 102kg)
Team:
Los Angeles Dodgers (majors, 60-day IL)
Born:
March 19, 1988
in Dallas, TX
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Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (7th) of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft from Highland Park HS (Dallas, TX).
High School: Highland Park HS (Dallas, TX)
Debut:
May 25, 2008
(Age 20-067d,
19,320th in major league history)
vs. STL 6.0 IP, 5 H, 7 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2008 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$5M (24) & 25 player option
Service Time (01/2024): 15.105
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: Excel Sports Management
National Team:
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USA (18U)
Full Name: Clayton Edward Kershaw
Nicknames:
The Claw, Kid K, The Minotaur or Kersh
Twitter:
@ClaytonKersh22
Instagram: @claytonkershaw
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