Jordan Spieth reacts to MLB milestone by sharing his thoughts on Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable achievement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the legendary pitcher recently joined exclusive company with 3,000 career strikeouts. The update comes as Spieth, a prominent PGA Tour golfer, takes time away from competition following an injury withdrawal.
Spieth’s Response to Clayton Kershaw’s Historic Game
Currently sidelined from the golf course after a recent injury forced him to withdraw from the 2025 Travelers Championship, Jordan Spieth turned his attention to Major League Baseball on social media. Missing from the field at this week’s John Deere Classic, the golfer took to X in reaction to Clayton Kershaw’s milestone performance.
During a sixth-inning appearance against the Chicago White Sox, Kershaw recorded his 3,000th strikeout, making him just the fifth player in MLB history to reach this number with the same franchise. Marking this accomplishment, ESPN shared a post congratulating the $110 million-valued Dodgers pitcher, which Spieth quickly reposted with a celebratory note to recognize Kershaw’s place among the game’s elite.
Clayton Kershaw’s Career Achievements Stand Out
Clayton Kershaw’s milestone extends beyond his latest 3,000 strikeouts. The veteran pitcher, who remains an icon for the LA Dodgers, boasts a World Series Championship, three Cy Young Awards, the distinction of a 10-time All-Star, and a 2011 Pitching Triple Crown. In 2014, he was named the National League MVP, further solidifying his reputation as one of baseball’s greatest pitchers.
Jordan Spieth’s Connection with Baseball and Family
While Jordan Spieth is known for his success on the PGA Tour, having achieved 13 victories and three Major Championships, his ties to baseball run deep due to his family background. His father, Shawn Spieth, was once a college baseball player at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, nurturing an early interest in the sport in his son. This influence shaped some of Spieth’s childhood aspirations before he ultimately dedicated himself to golf.
Spieth Reflects on Choosing Golf Over Baseball
Years ago, during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Jordan Spieth addressed why he decided not to pursue a career as a pitcher, despite his early experiences with baseball. Sharing candid memories of his youth, Spieth discussed his abilities and the lasting impact of his father’s example:
“I wasn’t that good, but my dad played in college, and I was, I was a left-handed pitcher. As a left-handed pitcher, you don’t have to throw it, you know, 95, as long as you got some, some weird stuff, some Jamie Moyer-type stuff.”
—Jordan Spieth, Professional Golfer
As he transitioned into his teenage years, Spieth’s interest evolved, shifting from baseball to golf. He elaborated further on how his relationship with his father influenced this change:
“That’s my dad; he pitched against him in high school, actually, so he always used to kind of relate us to… I was probably 12 or 13, and I started to really like the individual aspect of golf and seeing the trials and errors…”
—Jordan Spieth, Professional Golfer
Shawn Spieth’s ongoing support has remained vital to his son’s career, with the elder Spieth even serving as his caddie at various PGA Tour events.
Understanding the Impact of Athletic Milestones Across Sports
Jordan Spieth’s recognition of Clayton Kershaw’s career milestone highlights the admiration and respect shared across different sports professions. As Kershaw cements his legacy in MLB history, sports fans continue to appreciate the dedication and perseverance shown by athletes like Spieth and Kershaw, underlining the universal impact of major athletic achievements and family legacies in shaping careers.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What surgery did Jordan Spieth have done?
A. I still felt like I was trying to keep up with everyone else. Spieth had surgery on his left wrist in August because it had been hurting him since at least May 2023.
Q. Is Jordan Spieth’s wife?
A. Jordan Spieth and his wife, Annie Verret Spieth, already have two children. Their son Sammy was born in November 2021, and their daughter Sophie arrived in September 2023. Now, they are getting ready for the birth of their next baby, expected in July.