A biography of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, examining the genesis of his brilliance, his quest to win the World Series, and his place within the evolving baseball landscape.
McCullough certainly gives full attention to Kershaw’s development as a lockdown pitcher ... But it’s Kershaw’s humanity, from the pressure he put on himself as an only child to lift his single mom and himself out of poverty... to his 2012 Roberto Clemente Award as an exemplar of character and community involvement, to his forthright stand in support of Black Lives Matter following the murder of George Floyd, among other attributes, that will win over pretty much any baseball fan.
McCullough delivers a view of a fundamentally decent man with the usual foibles, one who brings kindness as well as ungodly pitches to the game ... Dodgers fans and aspiring pro pitchers alike will enjoy this report of how a master of the diamond works his magic.