Kershaw has accomplished everything for his upcoming fifth child
Sep 19, 2025
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When he signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers in early February, he said, `I don't think I'm fully aware of what it means to spend my whole life in one team, and I don't think I'm fully aware of that greatness. I feel special when I see people who have done the same thing across all sports. I don't know how long it is to come here and spend my whole career, but that's a clear goal." He said he was retiring from the Dodgers, but he didn't know when he would quit.
There are three reasons why he decided to retire at the end of the season.
One is due to the fact that he achieved his last personal goal of 3,000 strikeouts, the other is due to the realistic limitation that his condition has fallen significantly at the end of the season, and the thought of a soon-to-be-born child.
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On July 3, he achieved 3,000 strikeouts in his career against the Chicago White Sox, and during the month of August, he pitched 28 ⅔ innings in five games, marking five wins and a 1.88 ERA.
In September, however, the pace dropped. In three games, he gave up 13 hits and nine walks in 13 ⅔ innings and allowed 10 runs. It may have been a result that would have solidified my retirement decision.
However, he is still old enough to throw as a top starting pitcher and has good skills. Kershaw, who has pitched 102 innings in 20 starts this season with 10 wins, 2 losses, 3.53 ERA and 71 strikeouts, met all the bonus conditions and secured $16 million.
Born in March 1988, Kershaw is 37 years old this year. They are 4 and 3 years younger than Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, who are also called active legends Big 3. The two don't seem to have any intention of retiring yet.
However, Kershaw announced his retirement with 10 days left before the end of the regular season. It may be the most regrettable retirement in Dodgers history since Sandy Cowfax, who left the mound at the age of 31 after receiving his third Cy Young Award in 1966.
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As the oldest member of the team, I hope his retirement announcement will not interfere with his progress toward winning the World Series.
Manager Dave Roberts said "He's the best pitcher of this era. There have been a lot of great pitchers, but I've never seen anyone more competitive than Kershaw. The sense of responsibility was very strong and steady. It made me better. We grew up together, and we were lucky to have been with him for 10 years. I'm retiring really nicely with my choice."
Roberts said of Kershaw's postseason appearance, `I think he should take a place on the postseason roster. I don't know what role it is, but it's for sure. I trust him. The postseason is a stage with a player you trust."
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Younger pitchers from other teams also delivered messages of respect.
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes "Clearly was the best player of this era. When I see him throw, I know he plays against the Hall of Fame pitcher. He deserves such a nice send-off. He has been the best player for a long time."
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff said, `No matter what type of stuff you have, it's not common for a major league pitcher to face batters at a high level. Any pitcher who will enter the Hall of Fame 'How do you throw it like that?It is worth asking '. It is very difficult to do so every year," he said, expressing his admiration.
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Kershaw's role model as a child was said to have been Roger Clemens. He was trying to resemble Clemens, including pitching form and game management. In addition, Kershaw was a difficult hitter to put out when he entered the batter's box before the introduction of a designated hitter in the National League, and his defense skills were also at the top.
It's time to go back to full family. He met his wife Ellen in high school, married in 2010, and had four children. And soon a fifth child will be born. The eldest son Charlie is said to have his locker next to his dad in the Dodger Stadium locker room.
Kershaw will be eligible for the Hall of Fame induction in 2031. He may get unanimous approval, including three Cy Young Awards, one MVP, 200 wins and 3,000 strikeouts, the only four-year consecutive ERA in history, 11 All-Stars, especially during the offseason.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
