22 is 27

happy birthday to clayton kershaw, who turned 27 today.  the year 27 season is supposed to be a peak season (at least for hitters), so here's hoping the reigning cy young winner and mvp puts together his best season yet. that would be quite a remarkable season, indeed.

my gift to you on this day is a look at some cards of the dodger lefty from my collection. go figure.

2009 upper deck

2013 topps chasing history insert

2014 donruss diamond kings press proof

and 2014 topps tribute

just for fun, here's a card that was issued the year kershaw was born - a 1988 fleer update kirk gibson card

i feel old.