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Clayton Kershaw vs Steve Carlton Comparison (Through 8 Seasons)
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Famer Steve Carlton and current big leaguer Clayton Kershaw through their first seven seasons of their career that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
Team, Position and Height
Teams
Clayton Kershaw – 1 (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Steve Carlton – 2 (St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies)
Position
Clayton Kershaw – Left Handed Pitcher
Steve Carlton – Left Handed Pitcher
Height
Clayton Kershaw – 6’3″
Steve Carlton – 6’4″
Major League Debut Age
Clayton Kershaw – 20
Steve Carlton – 20
Seasons in this Comparison
Clayton Kershaw – 2008-2015
Steve Carlton – 1965-1972
World Series and Playoff Appearances
World Series
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 1 (1967) 
World Series Appearances
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 2 (1967-1968)
Playoff Appearances
Clayton Kershaw – 5 (2008-2009, 2013-2015)
Steve Carlton – 2 (1967-1968)
World Series MVP
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 2 (1967-1968)
Awards and Honors
Cy Young Award
Clayton Kershaw – 3 (2011, 2013, 2014)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
MVP
Clayton Kershaw – 1 (2014)
Steve Carlton – 0
Gold Gloves
Clayton Kershaw – 1 (2011)
Steve Carlton – 0
Triple Crown
Clayton Kershaw – 1 (2011)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
Rookie of the Year
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 0
All-Star Games
Clayton Kershaw – 5 (2011–2015)
Steve Carlton – 4 (1968-1969, 1971-1972)
No Hitters or Perfect Games
Clayton Kershaw – 1 (No-hitter on June 18, 2014)
Steve Carlton – 0
Wins League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 2 (2011, 2014)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
ERA League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 4 (2011–2014)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
Strikeout League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 2 (2011, 2013)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
Complete Game League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 2 (2014-2015)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
Shutouts League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 2 (2013, 2015)
Steve Carlton – 0
WHIP League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 4 (2011–2014)
Steve Carlton – 0
ERA+ League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 3 (2012–2014)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
FIP League Leader
Clayton Kershaw – 2 (2014–2015)
Steve Carlton – 1 (1972)
Regular Season Pitching Stats
Games
Clayton Kershaw – 244
Steve Carlton – 231
Games Started
Clayton Kershaw – 242
Steve Carlton – 213
Wins
Clayton Kershaw – 114
Steve Carlton – 104
Losses
Clayton Kershaw – 56
Steve Carlton – 72
Win-Loss Percentage
Clayton Kershaw – .671
Steve Carlton – .591
ERA (Earned Run Average)
Clayton Kershaw – 2.43
Steve Carlton – 2.86
ERA+
Clayton Kershaw – 154
Steve Carlton – 124
FIP
Clayton Kershaw – 2.55
Steve Carlton – 2.80
Strikeouts
Clayton Kershaw – 1,746
Steve Carlton – 1,261
Innings Pitched
Clayton Kershaw – 1,611
Steve Carlton – 1,611 2/3
Hits Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 1,198
Steve Carlton – 1,426
Earned Runs Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 435
Steve Carlton – 512
Runs Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 474
Steve Carlton – 580
Home Runs Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 97
Steve Carlton – 106
WHIP (Walks + Hits/Innings Pitched)
Clayton Kershaw – 1.03
Steve Carlton – 1.22
Complete Games
Clayton Kershaw – 21
Steve Carlton – 96
Shutouts
Clayton Kershaw – 12
Steve Carlton – 24
Batters Faced
Clayton Kershaw – 6,379
Steve Carlton – 6,659
Walks
Clayton Kershaw – 466
Steve Carlton – 536
Intentional Walks
Clayton Kershaw – 26
Steve Carlton – 48
Hit by Pitch
Clayton Kershaw – 27
Steve Carlton – 18
Balks
Clayton Kershaw – 14
Steve Carlton – 4
Hits Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 6.7
Steve Carlton – 8.0
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 9.8
Steve Carlton – 7.0
Home Runs Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 0.5
Steve Carlton – 0.6
Walks Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 2.6
Steve Carlton – 3.0
Defensive Stats
Fielding Percentage
Clayton Kershaw – .981
Steve Carlton – .952
Defensive Chances
Clayton Kershaw – 311
Steve Carlton – 289
Putouts
Clayton Kershaw – 55
Steve Carlton – 41
Assists
Clayton Kershaw – 250
Steve Carlton – 234
Errors
Clayton Kershaw – 6
Steve Carlton – 14
Double Plays
Clayton Kershaw – 13
Steve Carlton – 15
Pickoffs
Clayton Kershaw – 57
Steve Carlton – 39
Stolen Bases
Clayton Kershaw – 58
Steve Carlton – 73
Caught Stealing
Clayton Kershaw – 55
Steve Carlton – 53
Postseason Pitching Stats
Games
Clayton Kershaw – 13
Steve Carlton – 3
Games Started
Clayton Kershaw – 10
Steve Carlton – 1
Wins
Clayton Kershaw – 2
Steve Carlton – 0
Losses
Clayton Kershaw – 6
Steve Carlton – 1
Win-Loss Percentage
Clayton Kershaw – .250
Steve Carlton – .000
ERA (Earned Run Average)
Clayton Kershaw – 4.59
Steve Carlton – 2.70
Strikeouts
Clayton Kershaw – 77
Steve Carlton – 8
Innings Pitched
Clayton Kershaw – 64 2/3
Steve Carlton – 10
Hits Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 52
Steve Carlton – 10
Earned Runs Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 33
Steve Carlton – 3
Runs Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 36
Steve Carlton – 4
Home Runs Allowed
Clayton Kershaw – 8
Steve Carlton – 1
WHIP (Walks + Hits/Innings Pitched)
Clayton Kershaw – 1.16
Steve Carlton – 1.30
Complete Games
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 0
Shutouts
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 0
Batters Faced
Clayton Kershaw – 266
Steve Carlton – 43
Walks
Clayton Kershaw – 23
Steve Carlton – 3
Intentional Walks
Clayton Kershaw – 2
Steve Carlton – 0
Hit by Pitch
Clayton Kershaw – 1
Steve Carlton – 0
Balks
Clayton Kershaw – 0
Steve Carlton – 0
Hits Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 7.2
Steve Carlton – 9.0
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 10.7
Steve Carlton – 7.2
Home Runs Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 1.1
Steve Carlton – 0.9
Walks Per 9 Innings
Clayton Kershaw – 3.2
Steve Carlton – 2.7
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