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Clayton Kershaw Is Making Long-Awaited History Tuesday

By Andres Chavez July 19, 2022 @andres_chavez13

Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 15, 2022 in Anaheim, California.
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

 

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is in line to make some history, even at 34 years old.

He has been leading the Dodgers’ rotation since 2008, and is a future Hall of Famer five years from the moment of announcing his retirement.

But believe it or not, this will be Kershaw’s first All-Star Game start.

There may be more deserving candidates than him, such as teammate Tony Gonsolin or Miami Marlins star Sandy Alcantara.

However, Kershaw has been a top starter this year even if he missed some time with an injury.

He has a rock-solid 2.13 ERA in 71.2 innings so far, making him a worthy candidate to take the ball in front of the fans that love and idolize him.

Baseball always offers us a space for some records and surprising feats.

“Clayton Kershaw will make his first career start in the All-Star Game tonight. His 9 All-Star selections are the most by a player before their first start in MLB history. The previous high was 8, done by Bob Gibson (P) and Elston Howard (C),” ESPN Stats & Info tweeted.

Clayton Kershaw will make his first career start in the All-Star Game tonight.

His 9 All-Star selections are the most by a player before their first start in MLB history.

The previous high was 8, done by Bob Gibson (P) and Elston Howard (C). pic.twitter.com/rSp2RRzHFk

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 19, 2022

 

One Of The True All-Time Greats

At 34 years old, it’s evident that Kershaw’s best years are probably behind him.

He remains an elite pitcher despite his age, though, and has a 2.48 career ERA.

As a former Cy Young, MVP, and World Series winner, he has the respect and admiration from fellow players and fans.

Dodger Stadium will surely greet him with a long round of applauses and recognition as one of the all-time greats in the game of baseball.

He will be tasked with limiting a great American League offense for at least a few innings.

He is good enough to do that, and then some.

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