Through all the drastic changes that have occurred to the Dodgers roster over the past several seasons, one thing has stayed constant, the relationship between Clayton Kershaw and Austin Barnes.
The two have been battery mates since 2015. Over the past couple of seasons, Kershaw has exclusively thrown to Barnes.
Across all the starts together, both Kershaw and Barnes have created a bond that keeps them inseparable. Being the longest-tenured players on the team they know each other’s personalities so well.
So now that Barnes has been struggling throughout the 2023 season, Kershaw has shared how the catcher has played a big role in the Dodgers clubhouse.