Clayton Kershaw is an American professional baseball player and is well known as a great pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). His full name is Clayton Edward Kershaw but people love to call him by his nickname Kersh which is a shortened name of his last name. So, let us explore his personal and professional life.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Clayton Edward Kershaw |
| Nick Name | Kersh, The Claw |
| Father’s Name | Christopher George Kershaw |
| Mother’s Name | Marianne Tombaugh |
| Date of Birth (Born) | March 19, 1988 |
| Birth Place | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Current Age | Age: 37 years, 11 months, and 28 days as of today. Time left for next birthday: 0 months and 3 days. |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) |
| Weight | 225 pounds (102 kg) |
| Net worth | Approx. $120 million dollars as of March 2025 |
| Marriage Status | Married |
| Wife Name | Ellen Melson |
| Kids Name | Cali Ann Kershaw, Charley Clayton Kershaw, Cooper Ellis Kershaw, Chance James Kershaw |
| High school | Highland Park High School, Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Current Team Name | Los Angeles Dodgers |
Clayton Kershaw’s Net Worth
As of year 2025, his net worth is approx. $120 million dollar and this earning is from various sources which are mentioned below:
- MLB Salary: As of 2025, Clayton has earned more than $300 million dollars as his MLB salary.
- Endorsements: He is promoting many brands and some of them are Under Armour, Rawlings, Skechers, Wilson Sporting Goods, his earning from these are approx. $2-$4 million dollars every year.
- Investments & Business ventures: He has invested in real estate and owns luxuries mansions in Texas and other areas. He has a co-founded a charity organization with his wife to raise funds for many causes.
- Media and Public Appearances: He sometimes participates in public and baseball events.
Clayton Kershaw’s Early Life and Childhood
Clayton Kershaw was born on March 19, 1988 in Dallas city which is in Texas, USA. His father Christopher George Kershaw was a musician and he also got many awards for his composition and his mother Marianne Tombaugh used to work as a customer service employee.
When Clayton was ten years, their parents divorced and his mother raised him alone in Dallas. Clayton was interested in Baseball ever since he was very young and he had also participated in Little League Baseball.
He used to get a lot of attention for his pitching. When he was young, his idol was Nolan Ryan who was known for his great pitching skills.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
When Clayton was Highland Park High School, he used to play baseball as well as football. During his high school, he was known for his standout pitching skills and many MLB scouts had their eyes on him but Clayton wished to play college baseball and after getting drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006.
He started his professional baseball career by playing in the Minor League Baseball with teams such as Great Lakes Loons and Jacksonville Suns. Clayton made his MLB debut in 2008 at the age of 20 with Los Angeles Dodgers playing against St, Louis Cardinals.