The Brief Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to join the 3,000-strikeout club. On Wednesday, the longtime Los Angeles Dodgers ace became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to join the 3,000-strikeout club. Kershaw, 37, reached the historic milestone after striking out Vinny Capra of the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning. Even before the 3,000-plus strikeouts, Kershaw had been considered by many as one of the best pitchers of his era. Kershaw joins 42-year-old Justin Verlander and 40-year-old Max Scherzer as the only active pitchers to accomplish such a feat.