George Kemp
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Kemp was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Black Yankees. In 23 career games, he hit .164 with 10 hits and 10 RBI. George Kemp was an All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: George Walter Kemp
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 61 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .164 | .261 | .230 | .490 | -244 |
Career AVG .164 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career SLG .230 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OPS .490 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NBY | NN2 | 23 | 61 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .164 | .255 (-36%) | .324 (-20%) | .346 (-34%) | .671 (-27%) | -244.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 23 | 61 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .164 | — | — | — | — | -244 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .429 |
| Away | 11 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .118 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-08-28 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1943-08-23 | NY5 | HOM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-15 | NY5 | HSL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-29 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-25 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-18 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-17 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-16 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-11 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-24 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about George Kemp
- Was George Kemp a pitcher?
- No. George Kemp was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Kemp hit?
- George Kemp hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was George Kemp's career batting average?
- George Kemp batted .164 over his career, with 10 hits in 61 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Kemp have?
- George Kemp drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is George Kemp in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Kemp has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did George Kemp play for?
- George Kemp played for the New York Black Yankees.