Veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw has delivered countless strikeouts and clutch postseason performances for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
But ahead of what may be his final appearance in a Fall Classic, a simple video message from his children reminds us of a quieter, more personal chapter of his story.
In the clip, posted on X by Jomboy Media, Kershaw‘s children Callie, Charlie and Cooper speak directly to their father with equal measures of pride and playful affection.
“Hi, Dad. Hey Potato. Hey Dad, it’s Charlie. Hi Dad, it’s Callie,” the message begins.
Then: “I have loved being here for all your games ever since the day I was born. You’ve had a lot of great moments in your life and your baseball career. I am so happy and excited for the Dodgers to go to the World Series and for all of our family to be a part of it.”
Their voices deepen as the tone shifts: “I love watching you play baseball, you’re like the best player in the world. I can’t believe I have this dad.
They ended by adding, “You’re the best dad in the world. I love you so much, Dad. So go, Dodgers. Peace out. Wow.”
To be clear: Kershaw‘s place in the Dodgers‘ roster for the 2025 postseason remains intact. His manager, Dave Roberts, confirmed that the veteran lefty will be available for the World Series, though his role has shifted significantly from his peak years.
It’s more than just one more outing
Kershaw‘s career has entered a chapter where the statistical milestones are complete and the narrative is shifting.
He announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 season, and his final regular-season appearance at Dodger Stadium saw an emotional farewell from the fan base.
The fact that his children captured this moment and sent it to him ahead of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays speaks to the larger arc: one of legacy, transition, and being present.
For Kershaw, this postseason may not be about staring down batters with 100 mph heat, but about what his presence still brings: calm, leadership, mentorship, and the reminder that the job isn’t just to win games but to build something beyond the field.
He is one of the few pitchers in modern baseball to spend his entire career with one franchise – an increasingly rare feat in free-agency times.
He has three Cy Young Awards, an MVP, and the kind of numbers that put him on the Hall of Fame trajectory.
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