“Been a special pitcher for 14 years”: Freddie Freeman sides with Clayton Kershaw’s return

“Been a special pitcher for 14 years”: Freddie Freeman sides with Clayton Kershaw’s return

Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw

Not a long time ago, it seemed like not all is well between Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw but the tables have turned now. After vouching for the latter to not only make the National League starter, Freeman also wanted Kershaw to start the All-Star game. Which interestingly will be staged at the Dodger Stadium for the first time in three decades. Out of which the LA Dodgers might have eight eligible and deserving candidates.

To talking about the legitimate case of Clayton Kershaw making into the 2022 All-Star Game, he is indeed a future Hall of Famer has posted a 2.40 ERA with 69 strikeouts and a 1.01 WHIP so far. Moreover, Kershaw has also been limited to 63.2 innings, significantly the tally is way less than other candidates aspiring for the All-Star showdown. Despite the limited workload, Freddie Freeman urged his desire to witness Clayton in the NL roster against all odds.

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“Hopefully he gets in there because he deserves it. He has been a special pitcher for 14 years now and I’m just happy to be his teammate,” Freeman spoke about Kershaw. “Hopefully he gets in there because he deserves it. He’s been a special pitcher for 14 years now and I’m just happy to be his teammate (on Friday).”

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Freddie Freeman vouches for Clayton Kershaw’s stance as an All-Star starter

Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw
Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw

Fans would be aware Freddie Freeman isn’t the only Dodger who has joined the Clayton Kershaw hyped train. Given that the latter’s statistics speaks volumes about his credibility and game ethics, an All-Star starter pick could be huge for his legacy as well.

“The game is for the fans, and it’s just only fitting that Clayton would get that opportunity,” Dave Roberts said. “I respect Brian (Snitker) but I’d be crazy not to think that Clayton should be named the starter.”

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“It’s at Dodger Stadium, I’ve been here a long time, I get all that,” Kershaw said previously as quoted by MSN.com. “But I don’t want to take anybody’s spot that’s more deserving than me … especially if that guy’s on my team.”

Having discussed Freddie Freeman’s say, after the latest inclusion Clayton Kershaw of the makes All-Star tally to No. 9 for, who is also a three-time Cy Young Award winner, and the first for another Dodgers’ star Tony Gonsolin, who is 11-0 with a 1.62 ERA.

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