Clayton Kershaw is going to represent the Los Angeles Dodgers among the pitchers on the National League team for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Kershaw made the All-Star team as a “legacy pick” by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. It’s an extra roster spot that is used to honor a player’s career. Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera notably were legend picks in 2022.
Kershaw is in his 18th MLB season, but didn’t debut until May 17 due to having knee and foot surgeries during the offseason. After struggling in his first start against the Los Angeles Angels, the left-hander has strung together several efficient outings for the Dodgers.
Kershaw owns a 4-0 record with a 3.43 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 44.2 innings across nine starts this season. The 37-year-old has continued to reinvent himself on the mound, allowing three or fewer runs in seven of his nine starts.
Kershaw added another milestone to his Hall of Fame resume last week when he reached 3,000 career strikeouts in the Dodgers’ 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history and just the fourth left-hander to accomplish the feat.
“It was a special moment,” Kershaw said after the game. “It really was. Just super thankful for tonight, super thankful for my teammates. I told my teammates individual awards are great, but if you don’t have anybody to celebrate with, it doesn’t matter.
“So to have that room full of guys — coaches, strength staff, training staff, front office, everybody — just really be happy for me, is awesome. They were in it with me, and it was an amazing night. A lot of gratefulness on this end, for sure.”
MLB All-Star Game history: Clayton Kershaw
Kershaw is heading to the 11th All-Star Game of his career, which represents a Dodgers franchise record. The three-time Cy Young Award was last selected in 2023, but couldn’t participate due to a left shoulder injury.
Kershaw has only started in one All-Star Game, which came during the 2022 Midsummer Classic at Dodger Stadium. He threw a scoreless first inning, but the American League went on to earn a 3-2 comeback win over the NL.
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