# Clayton Kershaw (99 OVR)

> Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Signature series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/signature-clayton-kershaw-e0e93ef9

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Dodgers |
| Series | Signature |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Clayton Kershaw — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/clayton-kershaw-477132) |
| In real life: | [Los Angeles Dodgers real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/dodgers) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 18th best of 679 starting pitchers (Top 3%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 114 |
| K/9 | 111 |
| H/9 | 107 |
| BB/9 | 95 |
| Velocity | 90 |
| Control | 88 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 114 | Top 3% |
| Pitching clutch | 111 | Top 5% |
| H/9 | 107 | Top 8% |
| K/9 | 111 | Top 4% |
| BB/9 | 95 | Top 4% |
| HR/9 | 94 | Top 5% |
| Velocity | 90 |  |
| Control | 88 | Top 7% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 95 mph |
| Slider | 89 mph |
| 12-6 Curve | 71 mph |
| Changeup | 83 mph |
| Sinker | 94 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Dodgers |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | L |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 26 |  |
| Height | 6'4" |  |
| Weight | 220 lbs |  |
| Born | Texas |  |
| Number | 22 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 89 | Top 6% |
| Arm strength | 75 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 32 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 25 |  |
| Baserunning | 0 |  |
| Reaction | 73 |  |

## Quirks

- [Pressure Cooker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Workhorse](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/workhorse): Pitches deep into games by losing energy at a low rate
- [Stingy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/stingy): Excels at limiting base hits
- [Untouchable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/untouchable): Excels at striking hitters out
- [Control Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/control-artist): Excels at limiting walks
- [Grounded](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/grounded): Excels at limiting home runs
- [Sinkerballer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/sinkerballer): Throws an extremely effective sinking fastball
- [Knee Buckler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/knee-buckler): Throws an extremely effective breaking pitch
- [Illusionist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/illusionist): Throws an extremely effective changeup

## More Dodgers at SP

- [Walker Buehler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/finest-walker-buehler-daf13320) - 99 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: 53,806 stubs
- [Orel Hershiser](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-orel-hershiser-d5ed2b8d) - 99 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: No offers
- [Max Scherzer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-max-scherzer-7c6fdd4c) - 99 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Julio Urias](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2021-postseason-julio-urias-2168606c) - 98 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Fernando Valenzuela](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-fernando-valenzuela-20540c59) - 97 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Dustin May](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/future-stars-dustin-may-19b837f0) - 97 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: 122,207 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Clayton Kershaw](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-clayton-kershaw-f915b080) - 86 OVR · SP · LAD · Diamond: 18,000 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Clayton Kershaw?

It can't be bought on the market right now.

### What quirks does Clayton Kershaw have?

Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Sinkerballer, Knee Buckler, and Illusionist.

### Where can I see Clayton Kershaw's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Clayton Kershaw](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/clayton-kershaw-477132)

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