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- Los Angeles - After 18 Major League Baseball seasons, all spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the...
- Kershaw, 35, made the announcement during a press conference at Dodger Stadium.
- As the song "We Are Young" played, Kershaw stood alone on the mound, realizing his teammates had intentionally remained in the dugout.
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Clayton Kershaw Announces retirement, Plans to Finish 2025 Season with Dodgers
Los Angeles – After 18 Major League Baseball seasons, all spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2025 season. The proclamation, made at Dodger Stadium, was met with an outpouring of emotion from fans, teammates, and the baseball world.
The Announcement and Emotional Response
Kershaw, 35, made the announcement during a press conference at Dodger Stadium. He expressed a desire to get the emotional aspect of the announcement out of the way, visibly tearing up as he spoke about his career and the support he’s received. The timing of the announcement, however, couldn’t prevent a deeply emotional scene unfolding during a regular season game on Friday, September 8th.
As the song “We Are Young” played, Kershaw stood alone on the mound, realizing his teammates had intentionally remained in the dugout. He gestured towards them, then waved to the crowd, acknowledging the overwhelming support. This gesture mirrored a prediction made by teammate Max Muncy the day before, who stated Kershaw would be displeased by any overt displays of emotion.
When it comes to Clayton, I think nothing would piss him off more if you did something like that. So for us,we’re going to take the field as normal,we’re going to play as hard as we can and we’re going to get him a ‘W’.
Kershaw’s Illustrious Career: A Statistical Overview
Kershaw’s career has been defined by dominance and consistency. Drafted by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft (7th overall), he quickly rose through the ranks to become the ace of the Dodgers’ pitching staff. He has consistently ranked among the league leaders in key pitching statistics throughout his career.
| Statistic | Value (as of Sept 8, 2023) |
|---|---|
| Wins | 197 |
| losses | 97 |
| ERA | 2.48 |
| Strikeouts | 2,977 |
| WHIP | 1.08 |
| Cy Young Awards | 3 (2011, 2014, 2017) |
| MVP Award | 1 (2014) |
Beyond the raw numbers, Kershaw’s impact extends to his leadership and dedication to the Dodgers organization. He has been a cornerstone of the team’s success,leading them to multiple National League pennants and a World Series championship in 2020. His career