Clayton Kershaw is an American professional baseball player. He plays as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
In the Dodgers’ 2025 Pride Night game, Kershaw wrote the Bible verse “Genesis 9:12 16” on his Pride-themed cap, which caught people’s attention and sparked discussion.
Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $170 million from all of his income sources as of 2025 (source). He has an American White Ethnicity.
He also has German, English, Irish, and Welsh descent. He follows the Methodist faith and is very devoted to his religion.
Wife, Kids & Parents
As per the reports, he is married now. He married his longtime girlfriend, Ellen Melson, on December 4, 2010, after seven years together.
They have four kids: a daughter, Cali Melson, and three sons: Charley Melson, Cooper Melson, and Chance Melson. He was born to his American parents.
His father’s name is Mr. Christopher George Kershaw, and his mother’s name is Mrs. Marianne Kershaw. He did not have any siblings.
Age, Height, Weight & Player Profile
As per the reports, he is 37 years old as of 2025. He is 6.4ft (1.93m) in height, and his weight is approximately 102 kg. He has dark brown hair, and his eyes are also brown. He bats left-handed and also throws with his left hand.
Early Life & Educational Details
His real name is Clayton Edward Kershaw. He was born on 19 March 1988 in Dallas, Texas, United States. His parents split up when he was 10, and his mother raised him.
As a kid, he played in local sports leagues, including Little League Baseball. He went to Highland Park High School, where he played baseball.
In a playoff game, he threw a perfect game and struck out all 15 batters before the game ended early due to the mercy rule.
He pitched for the U.S. under-18 team in the 2005 Pan American Championships. Before the 2006 MLB draft, he was seen as the best high school pitcher.
He had planned to play for Texas A&M but chose to sign with the Dodgers instead, getting a signing bonus of about $2.3 million.
Career Details
He started his pro career with the GCL Dodgers and moved up to the Great Lakes Loons in 2007, where he went 7–5 with a 2.77 ERA.
On May 24, 2008, the Dodgers brought him to the major league roster, and he made his MLB debut the next day against the St. Louis Cardinals.
When he debuted, he was the youngest player in MLB at 20 years old and held that title until May 2009. He earned his first All-Star selection in 2011 and made a team-record eighth opening-day start in 2018.
On August 14, 2019, he earned his 165th win, tying Koufax for the most wins by a left-handed Dodgers pitcher. He signed a one-year, $17 million deal to stay with the Dodgers in March 2022.
On April 30, he broke the Dodgers’ strikeout record by striking out Spencer Torkelson of the Tigers, passing Don Sutton. On February 13, 2025, he signed another one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Dodgers.
He became the 59th player in MLB history, and only the fifth to do it with one team, to play 18 seasons with the same club. On September 18, 2025, he announced he would retire after the season.
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