Clayton Kershaw Returns To Dodger Stadium As Spectator

Kershaw retired following the conclusion of the 2025 season, but has remained involved in baseball since. He joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, accepted a part-time broadcasting job with NBC, and joined the Dodgers as a special assistant.

Kershaw spent his entire 18-year MLB career with the Dodgers, posting a 2.53 ERA over 2,855.1 innings, with 3,052 strikeouts.

Kershaw was an 11-time All-Star, five-time ERA title winner, three-time Cy Young Award winner, and also won an MVP Award, pitching triple crown, Gold Glove and Roberto Clemente Award.

Kershaw was on the Dodgers’ postseason roster for two World Series championships and was injured during a third, giving him three rings in his illustrious career.

The 38-year-old dealt with injuries near the end of his career, but remained effective when on the mound. Although he likely could have continued pitching if he wished, Kershaw is at peace with his retirement.

Justin Wrobleski pitches in front of Clayton Kershaw

Justin Wrobleski was on the mound with Kershaw in attendance, which is fitting because the young southpaw has modeled his game after the franchise icon.

Wrobleski learned to “keep it simple” from Kershaw, focusing on utilizing his fastball and slider. Wrobleski has also drawn comparisons to Kershaw from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

“He’s prepared, he goes after guys, he wears Skechers like Clayton does,” Roberts said. “He does his side work with his full jersey like Clayton did. He’s got a great mentor in Clayton, and I think a lot of times he’s channeling that kind of, ‘Go at guys and make them put the ball in play.’”