On a night that said plenty about the 18-year relationship between Kershaw and the Dodgers and Kershaw and the fan base, the left-hander showed why he stands alone among the 20 names on the list.

Jota is also known for his time on the Portugal national team alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who penned a heartfelt tribute to his late teammate as the tragic accident makes waves around the sports world. LeBron James, a part-owner of Liverpool, also sent his condolences.

More people have flown to the moon than have struck out 3,000 major league hitters. And for Clayton Kershaw entering such an elite club will be a big piece of his legacy.