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Sandy Koufax vs. Clayton Kershaw: Who is the Greatest Dodgers Pitcher of All Time?

There is a growing question amongst Dodgers fans of all generations of the iconic franchise. Who is the greatest pitcher in Dodgers history between Sandy Koufax and Clayton Kershaw?

Well, let’s start with Sandy Koufax. At his peak, Sandy Koufax was nearly unhittable. Hall of Famer Willie Stargell once said that trying to hit Sandy Koufax was like trying to drink coffee with a fork. But before he ascended to be the game’s top hurler, the first five years of Koufax’s career were rather mediocre. Koufax went 54-53 with a 3.94 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, with an unimpressive 9.