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Clayton Kershaw on Brink of 3,000th Strikeout at Dodger Stadium

Such a landmark achievement would underscore the rarity of career longevity in today's pitch count era.

Clayton Kershaw pitches in his MLB debut on May 25, 2008.
Jul 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) acknowledges the crowd after striking out Chicago White Sox third baseman Vinny Capra (41) for his 3000th career strike at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Jul 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • He will start Wednesday’s game against the White Sox with 2,997 strikeouts, needing three more to join baseball’s 3,000-K club.
  • He would become the 20th pitcher in MLB history and only the third to collect 3,000 strikeouts with a single franchise.
  • Kershaw would be just the fourth left-hander to reach the milestone, joining CC Sabathia, Randy Johnson and Steve Carlton.
  • His pursuit highlights a fading era as strict pitch limits and specialized bullpens limit starters’ career inning totals.
  • Active contenders like Chris Sale and Gerrit Cole face significant health and workload hurdles that cloud their chances of following in his footsteps.