How many kids does Clayton Kershaw have? Family life of Dodgers pitcher explored

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has accumulated quite the resume over the course of his 15-year MLB career. He is a nine-time All-Star, three-time National League (NL) and Cy Young Award winner. He was the 2014 NL Most Valuable Player and World Series champion in 2020 with the Dodgers.

Kershaw is also living a fantastic life off the field. Kershaw and Ellen Melson have been married for 12 years and have four children. They welcomed their latest kid in 2021.

"The ultimate dad ride - thanks@linusbikefor our new favorite toy!" - claytonkershaw

"Chance James Kershaw - our #4 arrived yesterday! He’s perfect, and can’t wait to meet his big sister & 2 big bros!" - Claytonkershaw

High school sweethearts, Kershaw and Melson started dating when they were students at Highland Park High School in University Park, Texas.

On Dec. 4, 2010, the couple wed after seven years of dating. Since then, they've Charley, Chance, Cali, and Cooper to the family.

"Life lately with the crew" - Claytonkershaw

Kershaw is utterly devoted to his family. Thus when the MLB considered playing the 2020 season in isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Kershaw was not happy. He said he was not prepared to leave his entire family behind in order to play in a bubble.

“I’m not going to be away from my family and not see them for 4-5 months. I just talked about how much Cooper [his son] changes, you know, over one week, so to miss four months of his life right now, I’m just not going to do it.”

On his Instagram, Kershaw frequently shares pictures of his family.

"Little man’s first spring training" - claytonkershaw

Ellen and Clayton Kershaw love performing good deeds

As part of a Christian mission trip (led by Dallas-based Arise Africa before the 2011 campaign), Kershaw traveled to Zambia with his wife and expressed a desire to construct an orphanage in Lusaka.

"11 years ago when Ellen and I first started Kershaw’s Challenge, we never imagined it would be what it is today. We couldn’t do it without your support and generosity." - claytonkershaw

Kershaw and his wife have organized "Ping Pong 4 Purpose," a charitable ping-pong competition, at Dodger Stadium ever since the 2013 season. The event combines former and current Dodgers players, well-known personalities, and team sponsors, and it raises money for Kershaw's Challenge.