Clayton Kershaw (35), who ended the 2023 season unfortunately and became a free agent (FA), revealed his unwavering passion for baseball.According to the Associated Press on the 15th (Korean time), Kershaw said in a recent radio interview, “As a competitor, I don’t want (my career) to end. “I want to win the World Series again,” he said.Kershaw, who posted a career record of 210 wins, 92 losses, and an ERA of 2.48 in MLB, also played well in this year’s regular season with a record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and an average ERA of 2.46.However, in the postseason, he started in Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks and was battered with 6 hits (1 home run) and 6 runs in ⅓ innings, which was his last game of the season.

In the end, despite winning more than 100 games in the regular season, the Dodgers lost all three games in the NLDS and exited the fall stage in vain.Kershaw, who had a career postseason record of 13 wins, 13 losses, and an ERA of 4.49, was unable to escape the fall jinx and had to undergo left shoulder surgery. Kershaw, who is currently undergoing strength training, said, “I threw a ball after the surgery and it felt good because it didn’t hurt.” “I’m recovering well,” he said, expressing confidence that he can return to the mound next summer.Regarding next year’s destination, he said, “I am discussing it with my wife,” and has not decided yet.Kershaw joined the Dodgers as the 7th overall pick in the first round of the 2006 rookie draft and never changed teams.Meanwhile, Kershaw said of Shohei Ohtani, who transferred to the Dodgers for $700 million 스포츠토토존 over 10 years, “I think his talent is truly unique. “I want to see him pitch again,” he praised.