Kershaw Joins 3000 Strikeout Club | MLB News

Clayton Kershaw just etched his name into baseball history by joining the 3,000 strikeout club — the 20th pitcher ever to do it, and the only one to reach the milestone at home in Dodger Stadium during what’s likely his final season. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legends like Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, Kershaw now joins an elite lefty-only quartet, alongside CC Sabathia, Steve Carlton, and Randy Johnson. With Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander already in the club — and Verlander recently hitting 3,500 strikeouts — we’re witnessing a new era of pitching longevity fueled by modern training. This isn’t just a number; it’s a career built on relentless dominance, precision, and sheer will — the hallmark of a true pitching legend.

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