Is Clayton Kershaw the best pitcher of all time?

Share All sharing options for: Clayton Kershaw is the best Dodgers pitcher ever. Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in the history of the Dodgers. Yes, even better than Sandy Koufax. Kershaw also won three Cy Young Awards and an MVP in his peak, from 2011-15.

Why did they take Kershaw out?

A few innings later, the Dodgers announced Kershaw departed because of left forearm discomfort. Kershaw threw 42 pitches and only retired five of the 10 batters he faced. His fastball velocity was in line with his season average, but something was certainly wrong.

Has Clayton Kershaw ever pitched a perfect game?

Excitement began to build with each out recorded, and Kershaw carried a perfect game into the seventh inning. That came to an end when Corey Dickerson’s chopper to shortstop resulted in a Hanley Ramirez throwing error to lead off the inning.

How fast can Clayton Kershaw throw a fastball?

Kershaw’s fastball has hovered between 88 and 90 mph with an occasional 91 mph. And Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks that’s just fine for now.

What is Clayton Kershaw fastest pitch ever?

He became the first NL pitcher to reach ten starts last Wednesday, and it was vintage second-evolution Kershaw, allowing just two hits over six innings with a walk and eight strikeouts despite breaking 91 mph on his heater exactly twice….Clayton Kershaw Keeps Evolving.

Is Kershaw better than Koufax?

Kershaw’s career ERA of 2.44 is only 0.32 runs better than Koufax. Koufax has earned the rare feat of winning the league’s Most Valuable Player Award as a pitcher, so has Kershaw. Koufax has won the ERA title five times, so has Kershaw. One is a seven-time All-Star, another is an eight-time All-Star.

How good was Clayton Kershaw in his prime?

LHP Clayton Kershaw In his prime from 2011 to 2017, he went 118-41 with a 2.10 ERA (179 ERA+) and 10.1 K/9, earning seven All-Star selections, one NL MVP, three Cy Young Awards and four other top-five finishes in the voting.

Did Clayton Kershaw get hurt today?

Kershaw, who exited Friday’s night’s game in the second inning with left forearm discomfort, was officially placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, with right-hander Mitch White recalled in a corresponding move. The injury to Kershaw occurred after he allowed an RBI double to Kolten Wong in the second inning.

Did Clayton Kershaw have Tommy John surgery?

LOS ANGELES — Unlike Max Muncy, the Dodgers have ruled out left-hander Clayton Kershaw from appearing for them at any point during the 2021 postseason. But the news wasn’t all bad for the veteran ace, as scans revealed no ligament damage in his ailing left arm — meaning he won’t require Tommy John surgery.

Did Clayton Kershaw thrown a no hitter?

Kershaw, a three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, has thrown one no-hitter in his career, on June 18, 2014, against Colorado.