Deep data dive on Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th strikeout milestone — visual breakdowns, advanced metrics, pitch evolution, and legacy framing. A masterclass in dominance without velocity.
3,000 Strikeouts, 0 Gimmicks: The Clayton Kershaw Thesis
Clayton Kershaw becomes just the 20th pitcher—and only the 4th lefty—in MLB history to record 3,000 strikeouts.But this isn’t just a stat. It’s a masterclass in longevity, reinvention, and dominance without max velocity.