This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale Makes MLB Debut; Clayton Kershaw Reaches 1,000 Career Strikeouts
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This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale Makes MLB Debut; Clayton Kershaw Reaches 1,000 Career Strikeouts
"Don Drysdale filled a swingman role for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956, making 12 starts and 25 total appearances, with a 2.64 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 99 innings pitched."
"Drysdale spent his entire 14-year career with the Dodgers, going 209-166 with a 2.95 ERA, 3.02 FIP and 1.15 WHIP in 3,432 innings pitched across 518 games."
"Clayton Kershaw recorded his 1,000th career strikeout in a start against the San Diego Padres, achieving the milestone in just 970 innings."
Don Drysdale made his MLB debut on April 17, 1956, with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had a 14-year career with the team, achieving a record of 209-166 and a 2.95 ERA. Drysdale was a three-time World Series champion and a nine-time All-Star, winning the Cy Young Award in 1962. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. On the same day, Clayton Kershaw recorded his 1,000th career strikeout against the San Diego Padres, becoming the second-fastest Dodgers pitcher to reach this milestone.
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