Clayton Kershaw may be well known and celebrated on the baseball scene but in addition to his titles is he is also a proud husband and father. Now that’s the real deal. What we must never forget is the woman in his life. Ellen Kershaw could well pass for a Baseball wife, but she’s more than that. Ellen Kershaw is a bestselling author, philanthropist, and mother of two lovely children.
Ellen Kershaw’s Bio
Ellen Kershaw was born— Ellen Melson—in Texas, the United States, on November 9, 1987, into a conservative Christian family. She spent the most part of her early life in Dallas where she attended Highland Park High School, the same school as her current husband. There, they began the first spark of what has now blossomed into a blissful marriage.
Following her graduation from high school, she proceeded to the A&M University, the same school Clayton had been offered a scholarship to study in, but later had a change of mind to go sign up with the Dodgers. But the separation was no good for the new lovebirds who had gotten so much into each other.
While Ellen pursued a degree at A&M, Clayton would go on to make incredible strides in Baseball, emerging recipient of the 2011 Players Choice Award for “Most Outstanding National League Pitcher.” After dating seven years, the couple took things a notch higher when they got married in December of 2010, in a fun-filled reception at the Royal Oaks Country Club, Dallas. Of course, after a wedding ceremony at the Highland Park Presbyterian church.
Much of what Ellen Kershaw now does, she does with her husband; including her philanthropic ventures and the humanitarian causes she continues to support to this day.
Family
As of this writing, Ellen Kershaw has been married to her high school sweetheart, Clayton Kershaw since December 4, 2010. A bit about her husband. Clayton Edward Kershaw was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 19, 1988, to parents, Christopher George, and Marianne Kershaw. However, as a ten-year-old, Kershaw watched his parents’ divorce for reasons we’re not privy to know.
He had to live with his mother for the most part of his childhood. Growing up, Kershaw attended Highland Park High School and played on the school’s baseball team and also the center for Detroit Lions quarterback on the varsity football team. He also played as a pitcher for America’s Baseball’s Junior National Team in the Pan American Championship.
Through hard work, grit and what he loves to call “the help of God,” Kershaw has become one if the most successful Baseball players in America. He is the recipient of several awards and recognitions, including the 2011 Players Choice Award for “Most Outstanding National League pitcher.” What’s more, the thirty-something-year-old made history when he became the first Dodger to win the National League’s pitching Triple Crown since 1966; when it was last received by Sandy Koufax.
Together, they have two lovely children; Cali Ann (b. January 23, 2015) and Charley Clayton (b. November 19, 2016). The family resides in their Dallas mansion in Texas.
Other Interesting Facts About Clayton Kershaw’s Wife
1. Net Worth
As of 2019, there are no sources revealing Ellen Kershaw’s actual net worth or her annual salary. However, she and her husband, Clayton share a net worth of over $60 million. Nevertheless, his annual salary has varied over the years, owing to his growing career and popularity; from $390,000 in 2008 to over $26 million in 2016. These can be traced to his baseball career and other endorsement deals. In November 2018, Kershaw signed a three-year $93 million extension with the Dodgers.
2. Height and Body Measurement
Now in her early thirties, Ellen Kershaw has maintained a moderate, slim figure. Although we’re not sure how tall she is, we know she’s inches below her husband who stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall and weighs 228 pounds (100 kg). Sadly, there are no verified details about her weight bra, shoe and dress sizes; as well as her body measurements. As soon as we get tabs on these, we’re sure to put them all out for you.
3. Philanthropy
As a devout Christian Ellen Kershaw holds a deeply spiritual view of life and its meaning. In 2012, She co-founded Hope’s Home; an orphanage home in Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka. She also co-founded the Kershaw’s Challenge organization. In 2013, the couple launched “Ping Pong 4 Purpose.” A yearly charity ping pong tournament whose goal is to raise funds for many humanitarian projects.
4. She’s an Author
In January of 2012, Ellen and her husband co-authored a book, Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself. It captures the couple’s convictions as Christians how their faith has permeated their humanitarian cause.