How Clayton Kershaw’s 18th Season Quietly Redefines Leadership Amid Dodgers’ Youth Revolution
Kershaw now has played in 18 seasons for the Dodgers, tying the franchise record held by outfielder Zack Wheat and shortstop Bill Russell. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts may have taken over as the team’s big stars, but Kershaw’s role in helping Los Angeles become a powerhouse should not be understated.
And like Russell, Kershaw never has played for any other major league team. That makes his tenure in Los Angeles even more special.
Here’s a list of each team’s longest-tenured player who spent his whole career with that franchise in that city. Only current teams — in their current locations — are included. So the Athletics are left out, and so are stars like Mel Ott, who spent 22 seasons with the Giants before they moved to San Francisco.
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