Los Angeles Dodgers future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw has the lowest ERA in baseball since 2008 with an absurd mark of 2.51. Through 77.2 innings of work this season, the 37-year-old Kershaw has a 3.01 ERA along with an ERA+ of 139, with the league average being 100.
The veteran southpaw hasn’t just demonstrated elite longevity as a major league pitcher, but has been pivotal for a Dodgers team that has constantly dealt with injuries to the pitching staff.
On the stat sheet, having Kershaw choose to return for an 18th season has paid off, but according to the contract incentives that the MVP inked ahead of this season, his productive play has almost doubled his money.