Dodgers Legend Clayton Kershaw Reveals Why He Retired:
Arguably the greatest pitcher of his generation, Clayton Kershaw, explained what happened that made him ...
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Kershaw’s Final Season and Retirement DecisionIn 2025, Kershaw pitched 112⅔ innings with a 3.36 ERA before retiring after consecutive World Series wins.
Key FactsMar 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement following the 2025 season after a distinguished career.
- At age 37, he maintained a solid 3.36 ERA and logged the second-most innings among Dodgers starters.
- Increasing difficulty in preparing for each season contributed to his choice to retire.
- He concluded his career as a back-to-back World Series champion with the Dodgers.
I love playing. I love baseball so much. I love those guys, and I love the Dodgers so much. I would have played as long as my arm would have let me, but my arm told me it was time.— Clayton Kershaw on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show discussing his retirement
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