洛杉磯道奇隊今天正式對外宣布，王牌左投手克雷頓·克蕭（Clayton Kershaw）將在本賽季結束後選擇退休，結束他長達十八年的職業棒球生涯。官方同時指出，明日道奇對陣舊金山巨人隊的比賽，很可能是這位道奇「大哥」最後一次在例行賽中登板先發，對於球迷而言，這場比賽也將極具歷史與紀念意義。

克蕭自2008年進入大聯盟以來，始終效力於洛杉磯道奇，從未轉隊，是當今少數象徵著「一人一城」的傳奇球星。他職業生涯累積無數輝煌成就，不僅三度奪下賽揚獎，更在2014年拿下國家聯盟年度最有價值球員（MVP），展現投手幾乎無可取代的統治力。除此之外，他還曾11度入選全明星賽，並於2020年助力道奇隊奪得世界大賽冠軍，為球隊與球迷圓夢。

在數據層面，克蕭長年穩定展現大聯盟最頂尖投手的身手，他的生涯防禦率長期維持在2點多，遠低於大聯盟平均值；更曾連續多年締造單季200次以上三振，彰顯其壓制力與持久性。他也是道奇隊史上多項投手數據的領跑者，不僅是球隊的精神象徵，更是近二十年國聯的代表性人物之一。

雖然克蕭後期受困於肩膀與手臂的傷勢，投球局數逐年減少，但每一次站上投手丘，他依舊能夠以經驗、控球與大賽氣質穩定軍心。這也是為何道奇球迷習慣稱呼他為「大哥」——他不僅是成績的保證，更是整支球隊的精神領袖。

隨著他宣布本季將是最後一舞，全美棒球圈湧現出滿滿的祝福與不捨。許多評論認為，克蕭不僅已經鎖定「未來名人堂」資格，更將與道奇的歷史傳奇並列，成為這支百年豪門永遠的象徵。無論今年能否再度衝擊冠軍，他的生涯已經足夠完美，而球迷最期待的，就是能見證他以一個圓滿的方式完成謝幕。

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced today that their ace left-hander, Clayton Kershaw, will retire at the end of this season, closing the chapter on an illustrious 18-year career spent entirely with the Dodgers. The team also noted that tomorrow’s game against the San Francisco Giants could very well mark Kershaw’s final regular-season start, turning the matchup into a historic and emotional occasion for fans.

Kershaw has been a Dodger since making his MLB debut in 2008, symbolizing the rare “one-club player” loyalty. Over his career, he built a résumé that cements him as one of the greatest pitchers of his generation. He is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, the 2014 National League MVP, an 11-time All-Star, and a 2020 World Series champion who finally helped deliver Los Angeles its long-awaited title.

Statistically, Kershaw has been dominant for nearly two decades. He maintained a career ERA consistently in the low 2.00s—far better than league averages—and recorded multiple seasons with over 200 strikeouts. He ranks at the top of many Dodgers franchise pitching records, serving as both a symbol of excellence and consistency.

Although injuries in recent years, particularly to his shoulder and arm, limited his workload, Kershaw remained a steadying force whenever he took the mound. His leadership, competitiveness, and ability to deliver in high-pressure moments earned him the nickname “Big Brother” among Dodgers fans and teammates alike.

With his retirement announcement, the baseball world has responded with admiration and nostalgia. Analysts widely agree that Kershaw is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, destined to stand alongside the greatest players in Dodgers history. Regardless of whether Los Angeles captures another championship this year, Kershaw’s legacy is already complete: he is a generational icon who defined an era of Dodgers baseball.