{"id":5424,"date":"2022-03-10T17:18:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T11:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networthgain.com\/?p=5424"},"modified":"2022-12-22T13:00:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:00:56","slug":"clayton-kershaw-net-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networthgain.com\/clayton-kershaw-net-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Highest Paid Pitcher in MLB- Clayton Kershaw’s Net Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clayton Kershaw’s Salary Per Year:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal Earnings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n 2.3 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n0.39 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n0.4 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n0.44 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n0.5 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n8 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n11 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n22 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n30 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n32 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n33 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n33 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n46.3 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n8.6 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n23.3 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/em><\/td>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<\/em><\/td>\n17 Million<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Clayton Edward Kershaw’s Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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. <\/span>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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Profession:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBaseball Player<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full Name:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nClayton Edward Kershaw<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mother Name:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMarianne Kershaw<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Father Name:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nChristopher George Kershaw<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Position:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPitcher<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nationality:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAmerican<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College Education:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUniversity Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wife\/Girlfriend:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nEllen Kershaw<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gender:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birth Date:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMarch 19, 1988<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birthplace:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDallas, Texas, United States<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n6 feet 4 inches<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n102 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Current Age:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n33 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jersey Number:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n22, 55.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early career records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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.\"Clayton<\/span><\/p>\n

With the promotion, he played for the Great Lakes Loons in 2007. Here he set the record of 7\u20135 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\u20132 record and 3.65 ERA in five starts. Here he became the 1\u20132 record and 3.65 ERA in five starts. <\/span>After the successful completion of the minor league, he took his step into the major league.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clayton Kershaw’s Contract History<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the domain of the MLB, he played in a total of 379 games. His MLB career statistics are as follows: 185\u201384 win-loss record, 2.49 earned run average, 2670 strikeouts, WAR 71.9, GS 376, SV 0, IP 2454.2, WHIP 1.004. <\/span>After 2021, he did not sign any contracts with any MLB teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards<\/b><\/h3>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clayton Kershaw’s Wife and Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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