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Matt Kemp. Matthew Ryan Kemp (born September 23, 1984) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He began his professional career in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in 2003, and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Dodgers from 2006 until 2014, the San Diego Padres in 2015 and 2016 and the Atlanta Braves in 2016 and ...
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- 1,031
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- The Departure
- 2015-2017
- The Trade
- Spring Training
- This Season
- How Good Has He Been?
- Analysis
Before we talk about Kemp’s season, we need to take a trip down memory lane, and remember how we got here. In December of 2014, the Dodgers sent Kemp to the Padres. In the deal, L.A. acquired current catcher Yasmani Grandal. Not only did the Dodgers part ways with their former superstar, they were going to be paying him $32 million — to NOT play fo...
In his first season with San Diego, Kemp’s bat didn’t appear to miss a beat. He hit 23 home runs and had 100 RBI. His slash-line did, though. His OPS (.755) was the lowest since his rookie season. I’m not going to count 2013 (.723) because he only appeared in 73 games. His wins above replacement was the lowest in five seasons, and the second-lowest...
Three years after being traded away, Kemp was once again a Dodger. In February, he arrived at Camelback Ranch in Arizona, to prepare for spring training.
Matt Kemp came in nearly 40 pounds lighter than the previous season. Dave Roberts was impressed to see Kemp’s transformation. He knew that it was going to be a crowded outfield, but he was up for the challenge. To the surprise of Dodgers fans everywhere, Kemp showed flashes of his former 2011 M.V.P. self. He hit five home runs, tying the most he’s ...
When we heard Kemp was in the best shape of his life, we didn’t think anything of it. Isn’t every player always in the best shape of their life? Well, Matt Kemp truly does appear to be in the best shape he’s ever been in, and it’s showing on the field. Currently, Kemp’s batting average sits at .344, which is tied for best in the national league. Wi...
On the year, Kemp is hitting .405 against left-handed pitching. In 2017, he hit only .250. It’s the best he’s hit lefties since his 2013 campaign. Kemp has come to the plate 22 times with runners in scoring position. 11 of those times, he’s driven guys in. With runners on, his OPS is 1.251. Not only do these numbers lead the Dodgers, they are among...
Most Dodgers fans didn’t know how they would welcome Kemp back to L.A. They were still salty over the comments he made, claiming Los Angeles wasn’t a good baseball town. By the way, he has since cleared up confusion, saying those weren’t his intentions. He left as an injured player, and with a lot of money on his contract, a lot of money. But now, ...
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Apr 16, 2021 · For 10 seasons in Dodger blue, Matt Kemp was a force in Los Angeles. And he was one of the leaders on the hunt for a championship. In his 10 seasons in blue, Kemp’s Dodgers made the postseason 5 ...
Feb 25, 2024 · The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to hire longtime outfielder Matt Kemp in an advisory role, ... Kemp played for Los Angeles from 2006 to 2014, then again in 2018. The three-time All-Star also ...
Jul 26, 2018 · Unable to move Kemp and the $43.5 million remaining on his contract, the Dodgers invited him to spring training. They kept an open mind. And they benefited from an unforeseen revival.
Jun 30, 2017 · ATLANTA — On a late afternoon in June, Matt Kemp settles into the right-handed batter's box at SunTrust Park to take his cuts. The first few pitches tossed his way during batting practice end up ...
Feb 25, 2024 · Feb 25, 2024. 35. PHOENIX – The Dodgers are expected to reunite with a fan favorite, bringing former All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp back into the fold in an advisory role, a league source ...
