
Clayton Kershaw didn’t say a word, but his hat did plenty of talking. During the Dodgers’ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, the veteran pitcher took the field wearing the team’s special-edition cap featuring a rainbow-colored LA logo. But what caught fans off guard, and set social media on fire, was the handwritten message above it: “Gen 9:12-16.”
For some, it looked like a quiet nod to his Christian faith. For others, it raised eyebrows.
The moment was subtle but loaded. In a game meant to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, Kershaw’s choice to highlight a Bible verse that describes the rainbow as a symbol of God’s covenant added a surprising layer to an already charged evening.
Verse, Views, And A History Of Tension

Kershaw took the mound Friday night as the Dodgers hosted the San Francisco Giants during their 12th annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium. The decorated left-hander wore the team-issued cap bearing a rainbow-colored LA logo, part of the night’s celebration, but personalized it by writing the Bible passage on the front, clearly visible during the broadcast.
The passage from Genesis reads in part, “I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” The use of that verse during an event centered on the Pride rainbow sparked speculation and mixed reactions online.
BREAKING: Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wrote “Genesis 9:12-16” on his ‘pride’ hat.
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) June 14, 2025
12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations:
13 I have set my bow in the cloud, and… pic.twitter.com/mPU94lYPxk
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Kershaw previously voiced discomfort with the Dodgers for honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during Pride Night in 2023, citing concerns over the group’s portrayal of religion. “I don’t agree with making fun of other people’s religions,” Kershaw told the Los Angeles Times then. “This has nothing to do with the LGBTQ community or Pride or anything like that.”
Following that controversy, the Dodgers revived their Christian Faith and Family Day for the first time since 2019. That decision came not long after Kershaw’s public criticism, which was widely interpreted as a nod to his influence within the organization.
The Dodgers have not commented on the hat or the verse. Kershaw has stayed silent so far, letting the gesture speak for itself, for now. With social media lighting up and opinions sharply divided, it’s clear that the conversation around faith, symbolism, and Pride in professional sports isn’t going away anytime soon.
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