Clayton Kershaw become one of the most popular player in the world from (baseball). His career performance in Major baseball league made him the highest paid athlete in the world. He is currently playing for the (Los Angeles Dodgers) as a starting pitcher.
Annual Salary & Endorsement Earnings : $33.3 million (2017)
After signing a new contract with the team of (Dodgers) for seven years worth of ($217 million) he become the richest pitchers in baseball. His earnings increased as compared to the previous season of MLB. Kershaw contract with endorsement companies such as (Wilson Sporting Goods, Under Armour, Muscle Milk, and Subway) bring allot money to his account. Almost $800k he earned from the endorsements deals.
According to economist magazine his jersey become the 3rd most selling in year 2016. Since 2011, he made all team star squad seven times in his career. In 2011, he won the Gold Glove Award. In 2014, received (Players Choice Awards for Player of the Year). He become the most expensive player in baseball after signing millionaire contract with Dodgers for next 7 years.