Clayton Kershaw Joins MLB's 3,000-Strikeout Club with Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw recently achieved a significant milestone in his career by recording his 3,000th career strikeout during a game against the Chicago White Sox. This accomplishment makes Kershaw the 20th member of MLB's exclusive 3,000-strikeout club, joining a prestigious list of baseball legends.

Kershaw, 37, reached the milestone by striking out Vinny Capra in the sixth inning, marking his third strikeout of the game. The left-handed pitcher was just three strikeouts away from the mark before achieving this feat at Dodger Stadium.

Despite facing some challenges during the game, including giving up nine hits and four earned runs to the White Sox, Kershaw managed to set a new season high with 15 strikeouts. The Dodgers eventually secured a 5-4 walkoff win, allowing Kershaw to celebrate both the team victory and his personal milestone.

Prior to Kershaw, the most recent addition to the 3,000-strikeout club was pitcher Max Scherzer in the 2021 season. Kershaw is also closing in on the Dodgers' franchise record for most wins, currently sitting 17 wins away from tying the record.

Having spent his entire MLB career with the Dodgers since 2008, Kershaw has established himself as a dominant force on the mound, earning numerous accolades including 10 All-Star selections and three NL Cy Young Awards. He was named NL MVP in 2014 and played a key role in the Dodgers' World Series victories in 2020 and 2024.

Joining the ranks of legendary pitchers like Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, and Bob Gibson, Kershaw's achievement solidifies his place in baseball history as one of the elite pitchers of his generation.

According to the source: Yahoo Sports.