Clayton Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer, is establishing his legacy in Los Angeles on and off the field. The 37-year-old is worth $110 million as of 2025, thanks to his emergence as a pitching ace and deft negotiation coupled with endorsement leverage.
Clayton Kershaw's 2025 MLB salary and contract structureKershaw returned to the Dodgers for his 18th season in February 2025, signing a one-year, $7.5 million contract. The contract features performance-based incentives that can boost his compensation by up to $8.5 million.
The bonuses are based on the number of games for which he starts and the length of time he stays on the active roster. Namely, $1 million per start in his 13th through 16th starts, for spending 30 days on the active roster, another $2.5 million, and for reaching 60 and 90 days on the roster, $1 million a piece.
Although he’s had multiple recent surgeries on his shoulder, foot, and knee, Kershaw’s season debut was set on May 17, 2025. He allowed five earned runs over four innings in that Game 2 outing, so he is getting back up to speed.
Endorsements and off-field ventures of Clayton KershawKershaw has a remarkable list of endorsement deals beyond what he has done on the mound. His resume includes partnerships with brands such as Skechers, Topps, Hankook Tire, and Wilson Sporting Goods. That multi-year deal with Skechers, though, was the opposite of how, at Under Armour, he couldn't even promote the shoe brand's first version of baseball cleats.
Kershaw has earned significant endorsement money; from May 2019 to May 2020, he only made around $750,000 on endorsements, but those deals are part of the $27.3 million in money he made in that timespan.
Kershaw is a dedicated philanthropist, despite his commercial interests. He and his wife, Ellen, established Kershaw’s Challenge, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the lives of children in need. The organization has funded a number of projects, such as an orphanage project in Zambia and scholarships to support underprivileged children to attain higher standards of education.
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While Kershaw’s legacy with the Dodgers continues to be written, it’s clear that his money smarts and commitment to giving back have set him apart as more than just a baseball legend, but as a standup guy outside of the sport.
Clayton Kershaw's 2025 MLB salary and contract structureKershaw returned to the Dodgers for his 18th season in February 2025, signing a one-year, $7.5 million contract. The contract features performance-based incentives that can boost his compensation by up to $8.5 million.
The bonuses are based on the number of games for which he starts and the length of time he stays on the active roster. Namely, $1 million per start in his 13th through 16th starts, for spending 30 days on the active roster, another $2.5 million, and for reaching 60 and 90 days on the roster, $1 million a piece.
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Although he’s had multiple recent surgeries on his shoulder, foot, and knee, Kershaw’s season debut was set on May 17, 2025. He allowed five earned runs over four innings in that Game 2 outing, so he is getting back up to speed.
Endorsements and off-field ventures of Clayton KershawKershaw has a remarkable list of endorsement deals beyond what he has done on the mound. His resume includes partnerships with brands such as Skechers, Topps, Hankook Tire, and Wilson Sporting Goods. That multi-year deal with Skechers, though, was the opposite of how, at Under Armour, he couldn't even promote the shoe brand's first version of baseball cleats.
Kershaw has earned significant endorsement money; from May 2019 to May 2020, he only made around $750,000 on endorsements, but those deals are part of the $27.3 million in money he made in that timespan.
Kershaw is a dedicated philanthropist, despite his commercial interests. He and his wife, Ellen, established Kershaw’s Challenge, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the lives of children in need. The organization has funded a number of projects, such as an orphanage project in Zambia and scholarships to support underprivileged children to attain higher standards of education.
Also Read: “I don’t take it for granted': Clayton Kershaw opens up on retirement talk ahead of his emotional 18th se
While Kershaw’s legacy with the Dodgers continues to be written, it’s clear that his money smarts and commitment to giving back have set him apart as more than just a baseball legend, but as a standup guy outside of the sport.
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