So, you're curious about Clayton Kershaw's age when he was drafted, huh? Let's dive in, shall we?
Meet the Young Gun
Picture this: it's 2006, the summer of "Crazy Frog" and "Poker Face". Clayton Kershaw, a lanky 18-year-old with a dream and a killer curveball, is about to make history.
Now, you might be thinking, "18? That's not that young!" Well, hold onto your hats, folks. It gets more interesting.
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High School Hotshot
Kershaw wasn't your average high school senior. He was a pitching phenomenon, striking out batters left and right at Dallas Jesuit College Preparatory School. His fastball? Clocked at a cool 96 mph. Yeah, you read that right. High school kid throwing heat like that.
And get this, he was so good, he was drafted straight out of high school. No college ball for this young gun.
Draft Day
June 6, 2006, the day of the MLB draft. Kershaw's sitting there, probably trying to hide his nervous excitement, when the Los Angeles Dodgers call his name with the seventh overall pick.
Now, you might be wondering, "How old was he, exactly?" Drumroll, please...
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Dodger Blue at 18
That's right, Clayton Kershaw was just 18 years, 7 months, and 16 days old when he was drafted. Can you even imagine? He was younger than some of his future teammates!
But here's the kicker: he's not the youngest to be drafted. That title goes to pitcher Harmon Killebrew, who was drafted at 17 years, 207 days old. But Kershaw's still pretty darn young!
Fast Forward
Kershaw made his MLB debut in 2008, just two years after being drafted. He's since become a three-time Cy Young Award winner, an eight-time All-Star, and a World Series champion. Not bad for a kid who was barely old enough to drive when he was drafted!
So, there you have it. Clayton Kershaw was just 18 years old when he was drafted. Now, go impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. You're welcome. 😉