It's Worth the Fight: Clayton Kershaw

Acting Boldly in Your Faith

In the Game

Clayton Kershaw is a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw was drafted right out of high school as the 7th overall pick in the 2006 draft. Kershaw has won two Cy Young Awards, one Triple Crown Award, and has been to three MLB All-Star Games.

Showing Christ to Others

You may know of Clayton Kershaw's amazing pitching talents, but you may not know anything else about him. Kershaw is a devout Christian man, and is consistent in helping others throughout the world. Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, have built an orphanage in Zambia called Hope's Home. The Kershaws have a foundation, Kershaw's Challenge, that supports various charities. During two of Clayton's seasons in the MLB, he has donated $100 per strikeout to different charitable organizations.

Worth the Fight

"God said, ‘I will give you baseball,'" Kershaw said. "'That will be your platform.’” Clayton Kershaw is clearly using baseball to spread God's word. He and a few of his teammates talk about God often to others and have spoken at various Christian events at Dodgers Stadium. Kershaw was asked what he thought being a Christian meant. "[Being a Christian means you] have to keep reminding yourself that you're supposed to stand out," said Kershaw. "You're supposed to be different. You're supposed to act boldly in your faith. It's not easy, but it's worth the fight."

Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw