Clayton Edward Kershaw is a professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He hails from Dallas, Texas, and attended Highland Park High School. In the 2006 MLB Draft, Kershaw was picked by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round and became the seventh overall pick.
Clayton Kershaw debuted for the Dodgers in 2008 and became the most decorated pitcher in the history of MLB. As of May 2025, he is a 10-time All-Star honoree, a three-time Cy Young Award recipient in 2011, 2013, and 2014, and was named the National League MVP in 2014, the first NL pitcher since Bob Gibson in 1968. In 2011, Kershaw won the pitching Triple Crown, leading the league with 21 wins, 2.28 ERA, and 248 strikeouts. He topped the major leagues in ERA for four consecutive years from 2011–2014, a record for the modern era, and pitched a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts and no walks on June 18, 2014. His career ERA of 2.50 is the lowest of live-ball era starters with a minimum of 1,000 innings pitched. He helped the Dodgers win their 2020 World Series championship and holds postseason records for most starts made with 32 games and 194.1 innings pitched despite a 4.49 ERA in those starts.
Clayton Kershaw’s Parents
Christopher George Kershaw and late Marianne Kershaw are the parents of Clayton Kershaw.
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Who is the mother of Clayton Kershaw?
The late Marianne Kershaw is the mother of Clayton Kershaw. She was known as Marianne Tombaugh before her marriage.
Who is the father of Clayton Kershaw?
Christopher George Kershaw is the father of Clayton Kershaw. Christopher was a musician and had won the prestigious Clio Award.
What Nationality are Clayton Kershaw's Parents?
Clayton Kershaw's parents, Christopher George Kershaw and Marianne Kershaw, are American nationals.
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FAQs on Clayton Kershaw
A. His full name is Clayton Edward Kershaw.
A. Clayton Kershaw was born on March 19, 1988, in Dallas, Texas.
A. Clayton Kershaw made his Major League debut on May 25, 2008.
A. Clayton Kershaw was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft with the 7th overall pick.
A. Clayton Kershaw attended Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas.
