"'The Best Pitcher of Our Generation' is Leaving"…'Dodgers Legend' Clayton Kershaw Announces 'Retirement' After This Season
An era is throwing its last pitch on the mound.
Clayton Kershaw, the 'living legend' of the LA Dodgers and known as 'the best pitcher of our generation', will hang up his uniform at the end of this season. He is scheduled to make his final regular season appearance at home against the San Francisco Giants on the 20th.
The Great Journey of a 'One-Club Man'
Since his debut in 2008, Kershaw has been a 'one-club man', never switching teams. The records he set in a Dodgers uniform over 18 seasons are nothing short of 'legendary'.
- Career Stats: 222 wins, 96 losses, 2.54 ERA, 3,039 strikeouts
- Major Awards:
- 3 Cy Young Awards (2011, 2013, 2014)
- 1 National League MVP Award (2014)
- 11 All-Star Selections
- 2 World Series Championships (2020, 2024)
The Man Called 'Santa Claus'
He was like a 'beast' on the mound, but a 'Santa Claus' off it. Annually, he engaged in volunteer work with his wife in places like Zambia, and was an icon of 'positive influence', donating large sums to build schools and shelters. In 2012, he was the youngest recipient of the 'Roberto Clemente Award' for his community service.
'Ryu Hyun-jin's Close Friend'…A Special Connection with Korea
Thanks to the 'great chemistry' he showed with Ryu Hyun-jin as teammates on the Dodgers, he earned immense affection from Korean fans, who called him 'Brother Kershaw'.
Goodbye, Legend
Mark Walter, the Dodgers owner, offered the highest praise, saying, "His career is truly legendary, and I am confident that it will lead to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame."
'The best pitcher of our generation', who was perfect in both skill and character. We sincerely cheer for his final start and the 'second chapter of his life' that lies ahead.
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