DODGERS The Mighty KERSHAW Thread

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  1. Bluezoo

    Bluezoo Among the Pantheon

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    Apropos this^^, George Harrison's tree on his property was destroyed by beetles.
    Square business.
    You just never know.
     
    Bluezoo, Jul 23, 2014
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    I tend to agree with you, but at least offer it to us on a pay-per-view basis or something... Shit, someone needs to think outside the box on this... Been following this team for over 40 years and this is the first time i can't follow them? Not giving up Directv, got to have my Sunday Ticket...

    I would think that TWC is going to take a bath this year on this deal???
     
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  3. irish

    irish DSP Staff Member Administrator

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    well said hark
     
    irish, Jul 23, 2014
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  4. lastatman

    lastatman DSP Legend Staff Member Moderator

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    First, let me preface this by saying I spent way more time researching this than I care to admit.

    We all know that on Saturday Kershaw pitched his third career shutout at AT&T Park. I wanted to see how many times visiting players have put up 9 innings of zeroes there. Well, in the park's 15-year history, sixteen opposing players have recorded shutouts. Kershaw has the most (3), with Anibal Sanchez (2) as the only other visitor to have done it more than once.

    What really surprised me, though, is once you throw-in Giants pitchers, Kershaw isn't that far off from tying for most there by any player. Here's the complete list of players who've pitched at least two shutouts in that park (regular season only):

    Livan Hernandez - 4
    Jason Schmidt - 4
    Matt Cain - 4
    Tim Lincecum - 4
    Clayton Kershaw - 3
    Shawn Estes - 2
    Noah Lowry - 2
    Anibal Sanchez - 2

    Here's hoping he gets another shot at this in mid-September. My only question is, if he were to get his fourth shutout there, would the park's unofficial nickname be changed from Kevin Elster Field to Clayton Kershaw Ballpark?
     
    lastatman, Jul 28, 2014
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  5. Nirvanaskurdt

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    Pedro Moura‏@pedromoura​

    Over the last two seasons, Clayton Kershaw has held hitters to a .235 on-base percentage while recording a .240 on-base percentage himself
     
    Nirvanaskurdt, Jul 28, 2014
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  6. Nirvanaskurdt

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    What more can this guy do?? Develop a sinker? Knuckleball??? Kershaw is the best player I have ever had the pleasure to watch grow and excel. It's a good time to be a Dodger fan! :woot:


    Eric Stephen‏@truebluela​

    Clayton Kershaw in his last 101 starts has a 1.98 ERA
     
    Nirvanaskurdt, Jul 28, 2014
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  7. MZA

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    He mentioned yesterday he's trying to develop his change up more.
     
    MZA, Jul 28, 2014
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  8. Nirvanaskurdt

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    Yeah I saw when he talked about that. If he can develop a good change up.. just give up MLB.. :pimp:

    I hope Kershaw is a Dodger for life and is at some point a pitching coach or even the skipper for LA. The guy has grown to be a great leader and just get's better and better every year. :hailmary:
     
    Nirvanaskurdt, Jul 28, 2014
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  9. LASports96

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    I would love Kershaw to stick with the organization for the next 50 years
     
    LASports96, Jul 28, 2014
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    I really want Kershaw to stay forever. Make him our pitching coah or GM or even make him part of the ownership group.
     
    MZA, Jul 28, 2014
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  11. CapnTreee

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    I personally think that he improved again when McCrook left and GG brought Sandy Koufax back to the fold. They got to share of lot of insights.
     
    CapnTreee, Jul 28, 2014
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  12. CapnTreee

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    nah man... it would be Clayton Owns Your Bitch Ass Ballpark!!


    I personally am inspired just to consider it...
     
    CapnTreee, Jul 28, 2014
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    Kershaw on Kimmel soon.
     
    IBleedBlue15, Jul 28, 2014
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  14. lastatman

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    Haha! Make that 17!
     
    lastatman, Jul 28, 2014
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    A few more stats for the Kershaw Legacy:

    1. He's allowed 3 runs or less in 24 of 25 starts this year. That 96% is the best since 1900.
    2. His ERA where it currently stands is the lowest in a season by any LH starter other than Carl Hubbell.
    3. No pitcher has ever won the ERA title four years in a row - a feat that at this point is almost certainly a lock for him.
     
    lastatman, Sep 15, 2014
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  16. jpldodgers

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    4 wins away from his 100th career win
     
    jpldodgers, Sep 15, 2014
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  17. carolinabluedodger

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    Number 3 is incorrect. see Koufax, Sandy.
     
    carolinabluedodger, Sep 15, 2014
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  18. lastatman

    lastatman DSP Legend Staff Member Moderator

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    Looks like you are correct. Interestingly, I read/heard that inaccuracy from two different sources. One must've got it from the other.
     
    lastatman, Sep 15, 2014
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  19. CapnTreee

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    welcome to the internet...

    a point of note:

    Koufax led the NL for 5 years running, '62-'66 but only led the majors for 3 of those 5 seasons

    whereas Clayton has led the Majors for 4 seasons, not just the NL...
     
    CapnTreee, Sep 16, 2014
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  20. doyerfan

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    I might be wrong, but I believe if Kershaw leads the MLB then he's the first person ever to lead the MLB in ERA 4 seasons in a row. Incredible
     
    doyerfan, Sep 16, 2014
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