Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw joins MLB's exclusive 3,000 strikeout club
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 3 – Kershaw struck out Vinny Capra to become the 20th pitcher and fourth left-hander with 3,000 strikeouts, joining an elite group in modern baseball history.
- On the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw achieved a major milestone by striking out Vinny Capra at Dodger Stadium, marking the 3,000th strikeout of his MLB career.
- Kershaw achieved this milestone after 18 seasons, tying the Dodgers franchise record for most seasons, and amid a pitching staff challenged by injuries.
- Kershaw, who has won the Cy Young Award three times and earned the MVP title in 2014, became the 20th pitcher and fourth left-hander in MLB history to reach this milestone, receiving strong support from both the crowd and his teammates.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Kershaw as “arguably one of the greatest of all time” and noted that reaching 3,000 strikeouts is the "last box to check" in his career.
- Kershaw’s milestone highlights the rarity of such career achievements today and positions him for Hall of Fame induction in the coming years.
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LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw was laboring in pursuit of his 3,000th strikeout. His pitch count soaring, he was down to the last batter he would face, needing one more swing and miss to become the 20th pitcher to reach…
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw joins elite group in MLB history after reaching 3,000 career strikeouts
Clayton Kershaw becomes the 20th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts, joining an elite group with only four left-handers as the Dodgers beat the White Sox, 5-4.
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