Clayton Kershaw was recently selected for his 11th All-Star Game, joining four of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates in Atlanta for the festivities. He was chosen with the "Legend Pick" for his body of work over his 18-year career — he secured his 3,000th strikeout on July 2, becoming just the fourth lefty pitcher in MLB history to do so.
Kershaw's spot in the game is well-deserved, and even the Dodgers' rivals know it. San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado heaped praise on the pitcher for yet another All-Star selection at this stage of his career.