Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has accomplished just about everything a baseball player could hope for in his 18-year career. He's a two-time World Series Champion, an MVP, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, a 10-time All-Star, and now, as his career enters its twilight, he added yet another accolade to the long list.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 career strikeouts as the Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Kershaw hit the milestone when striking out Vinny Capra in the sixth inning.

Tom Carroll went to the game to chat with L.A. Times sports reporters and fans to get a sense of what makes reaching 3000 career strikeouts so special. Tom Carroll is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times.