Kershaw Announces Retirement to Follow the Close of the 2025 Season

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After 18 years in the league, the 37-year-old, left hander Clayton Kershaw has decided to retire following the conclusion of this year's playoffs. The longtime player on the Dodgers is an icon and considered the greatest pitcher of the 21st century. 

Clayton Kershaw was born on March 19th 1988 in Dallas, Texas. From a young age he was always involved in sports, playing Little League as a kid. His skills progressed and he entered the MLB draft in 2006, straight out of high school. Drafted seventh by the Dodgers, he instantly made an impact. In his fourth year he won his first Cy Young award (given out to the best pitcher in the league). Throughout his career he would win two more Cy Young Awards and an MVP award (given out to the best player in the league.) His drive and determination to improve gave him high praise from players around the league. His two monumental accomplishments were winning the World Series with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024. 

His impact wasn't confined just to the baseball diamond. He has made immense change in the Los Angeles community by creating a non-profit company called Kershaws Challenge. This company raised over $23 million and is aimed at helping at-risk children in LA and around the globe. In 2012 he won the Roberto Clemente award, which is given out to the player with the biggest community and social impact. 

His career was full of success as well as many accomplishments and he has written his name among the Dodgers all time greats.