Clayton Kershaw is one of the richest American baseball players, with a net worth of $60 million. He is mostly known as a powerful pitcher, and his batting style was left-handed, as was his throwing style. Kershaw was the Gold Glove Award winner in 2011. This article is all about his biography and career earnings.
Clayton Kershaw’s Salary Per Year:
| Year | Team | Total Earnings |
| 2006 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2.3 Million |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 0.39 Million |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 0.4 Million |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 0.44 Million |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 0.5 Million |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 8 Million |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 11 Million |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 22 Million |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 30 Million |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 32 Million |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 33 Million |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 33 Million |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 46.3 Million |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 8.6 Million |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 23.3 Million |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 17 Million |
Clayton Edward Kershaw’s Family
The birth date of this man is March 19, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. He has lots of nicknames. These are The Claw, Kid K, The Minotaur, and Kersh. He is the son of his father, Christopher George Kershaw, and his mother, Marianne Kershaw. In his early life, he was raised under the care of his mom.
| Profession: | Baseball Player |
| Full Name: | Clayton Edward Kershaw |
| Mother Name: | Marianne Kershaw |
| Father Name: | Christopher George Kershaw |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Nationality: | American |
| College Education: | University Park |
| Wife/Girlfriend: | Ellen Kershaw |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birth Date: | March 19, 1988 |
| Birthplace: | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Height: | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight: | 102 kg |
| Current Age: | 33 years |
| Jersey Number: | 22, 55. |
From the early years of his life, he played baseball. He played for Little League Baseball. He went to Highland Park High School in University Park, Dallas County, Texas. In 2016, he set a record with 139 strikeouts in 64 innings of pitching. He got the honor of being named the “High School Baseball Player of the Year” and the Gatorade National Player of the Year. With his glowing performance, he became one of the top pitchers in the school.
Early career records
In his minor league career, he played for the Gulf Coast League (GCL) Dodgers. Showing a glowing image here, he played 37 innings and earned 54 batters. He became the top prospect in the GCL.
With the promotion, he played for the Great Lakes Loons in 2007. Here he set the record of 7–5 with a 2.77 ERA. He got the honor of the Midwest League All-Star Game All-Star Futures Game. Later he played in the Double-A Jacksonville Suns. Playing in this league, he set the record of the 1–2 record and 3.65 ERA in five starts. Here he became the 1–2 record and 3.65 ERA in five starts. After the successful completion of the minor league, he took his step into the major league.
Clayton Kershaw’s Contract History
Clayton Kershaw has passed his career years in the sphere of the MLB, entering in 2008 and exiting in 2021. His MLB debut was on May 25, 2008, for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He spent his entire MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2008 to 2021.
In the domain of the MLB, he played in a total of 379 games. His MLB career statistics are as follows: 185–84 win-loss record, 2.49 earned run average, 2670 strikeouts, WAR 71.9, GS 376, SV 0, IP 2454.2, WHIP 1.004. After 2021, he did not sign any contracts with any MLB teams.
Awards
Clayton Kershaw emblazoned his success at every step of his illustrious career. He became an All-Star from 2011 to 2017 and again in 2019 for the first two times. He was a glorified part of the win of the World Series champion in 2020. In 2014, he became the NL MVP. He was part of the All-MLB Second Team in 2020. He won the NL Cy Young Award in 2011, 2013, and 2014 a total of three times. In 2011, he got the honor of the Triple Crown.
He got the Roberto Clemente Award in 2012. In 2011, 2014, and 2017, he became the NL Win leader three times. He became the NL ERA leader from 2011 to 2014 and again in 2017. Clayton was a member of the National League strikeout leaders in 2011, 2013, and 2015. He pitched a no-hitter on June 18, 2014.
Clayton Kershaw’s Wife and Kids
Clayton Kershaw married his 7-year-old girlfriend, Ellen Kershaw, on December 4, 2010, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. His wife, Ellen Kershaw, is a philanthropist. The couple first met at Highland Park School.
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They have four children. Cali Ann Kershaw, born on January 23, 2015, is the only daughter, and the three sons are Charley Clayton Kershaw, born on November 19, 2016; Copper Elis Kershaw, born on January 16, 2020; and Chance James Kershaw, born in 2021.
Height and Weight
Clayton Kershaw is tall, up to 6 ft. 4 inches, and his weight is 102 kg.
As a pitcher, he played on the team. Playing in this position, he became part and parcel of the team. Through this position, he spread the light of his skill and gained personal success. He backed his team to victory in the majority of the matches because he was best suited for this position. His age is 33 years now.
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