Clayton Kershaw reached his 3,000th career strikeout, solidifying his place in MLB history as the 20th pitcher to achieve this milestone. He joins three other left-handed pitchers, CC Sabathia, Randy Johnson, and Steve Carlton, in this elite group. Kershaw is often compared to Sandy Koufax, with discussions about who is the greatest pitcher in Dodgers history. Manager Dave Roberts supports Kershaw in this debate. Kershaw's 18-year career with the Dodgers showcases his resilience as he evolved from a mid-to-high 90s fastball pitcher to one focusing on speed variation and an effective curveball.
Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach the 3,000-strikeout plateau. Only three other left-handed pitchers have achieved this distinction.
Manager Dave Roberts was rather clear as to which player he preferred in the Kershaw-Koufax debate, calling Kershaw 'the greatest Dodger of all time'.
Kershaw's career duration with the Dodgers is special, as lasting 18 years in the modern era is nearly a miracle due to injury epidemics.
Kershaw has reinvented himself as a pitcher, now relying on mixing speeds and utilizing a wicked curveball instead of a high 90s fastball.
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