When you do something that only 19 men before you have ever achieved, you know you are walking your own path to greatness. That’s the reality that Clayton Kershaw finds himself experiencing right now as his incredible season saw him go to new heights as only the 20th MLB pitcher to get 3,000 strikeouts. 

How Did Kershaw Get Here? 

The skilled left-hander for the Dodgers joined this most exclusive of clubs on Wednesday night. Dave Roberts, manager for the Dodgers has spoken openly about how he wants Kershaw to have the honor of reaching the latest milestone in his already storied career in front of his home fans, and he was true to his word: "I was going to give him every opportunity to do it at home”.

Fans had to wait for the last pitch of the game for Kershaw to nail the strikeout, something that was even more dramatic given that the game was still in the balance. Achieving an incredible milestone while also winning the game is something that’s certainly not new to a pitcher of this caliber. 

How Good is Kershaw

Comparisons between different generations are always difficult, but it’s safe to say that Kershaw has sealed his place as one of the three leading pitchers of his generation. He also reached 3,000 strikeouts in 2,787? innings, making him the fourth-fastest of the 20-man club to get there.

It will certainly be exciting to see what he does next as he looks to put injury problems behind him and get more consistent playing time.