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Clayton Kershaw is a MLB baseball player. He was born on March 19, 1988

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Also Known As	Clayton Edward Kershaw
Born	March 19, 1988 (age 37) • Dallas • Texas
Awards And Honors	World Series (2020) • Cy Young Award (2014) • Cy Young Award (2013) • Cy Young Award (2011) • Cy Young Award (x3) • eight-time All-Star • Triple Crown • Gold Glove • 5x ERA leader • 1x MVP
Height/Weight	6 ft 4 inches, 226 lb (193 cm, 102 kg)
Batting Hand	left
Throwing Hand	left
Debut Date	May 25, 2008
Draft	Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round (seventh) of the June 2006 MLB draft.
Team	Los Angeles Dodgers
Jersey Number	22 (2008-2019, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 54 (2008-2008, Los Angeles Dodgers)
Position	pitcher
Twitter Handle	@ClaytonKersh22

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Clayton Kershaw played pitcher.

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Clayton Kershaw was born on March 19, 1988.

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Clayton Kershaw was born in Dallas, Texas, United States.

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Clayton Kershaw was 6 ft 4 inches, 226 lb (193 cm, 102 kg).

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