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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