IllustrativeIn his prime, Clayton Kershaw mastered the ‘high-quality start.’ As he leaves the stage, it’s a lost art
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Clayton Kershaw has made his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium, receiving a standing ovation. His career is noted for his mastery of the "high-quality start," a feat that is now considered a lost art. The era of baseball in which Kershaw played is giving way to a new approach, with starting pitchers being used less and the challenge of filling innings becoming a concern.