Clayton Kershaw is like a good wine: its character is enhanced over the years and the result is all the more satisfying.
Asked about him, his manager Dave Roberts is full of praise for his most reliable starter so far this season.
Roberts says he’s been deeply impressed with the veteran left-hander’s seriousness and preparation since the early days of training camp. At 35 and with three Cy Young trophies in his collection, Kershaw could take it easy and rely on his past for the balance of his career. On the contrary, he is the starter who shows the most regularity within the rotation of the Dodgers in 2023.
So much, that Roberts wouldn’t be surprised if number 22 is the starting pitcher at the annual classic to be held in Seattle this year.
In his sixteenth season in the Majors, Kershaw still finds himself among the best in his profession, in several categories including wins, strikeouts and earned run average.
With a 9-4 record and a 2.72 ERA, he is an inspiration to the team’s young starters making their debuts in 2023.
Unlike some veteran pitchers who see their season jeopardized by the changes made by major league baseball authorities, Kershaw doesn’t seem too affected by them and he continues to perform at a high level.
Clayton Kershaw is still under contract with the Dodgers until the end of this season and he could become a free agent at the end of this one. It’s a good bet that if he wants to continue his career, the chances of him re-signing in Los Angeles are very high, because he shows no signs of wear and the organization loves him.
The Dodgers currently sit third in the NL West behind the Diamondbacks and Giants, but logically they should make the postseason playoffs (again) and veteran Kershaw will be an important piece at the time. came.
No offense to his detractors, Clayton Kershaw is still dominant despite all the innings thrown (more than 2,600 in his career) and the passage of time only makes him more resilient and efficient.
- Defeat of the Blue Jays yesterday.
- The Angels still lost.
- Can he hit for .400 for a few more months?
