Tony Kemp, baseball player, 2016-2024

Tony Kemp

Born: 10/31/1991 in Franklin, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-05-17 | Final Game: 2024-04-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Anthony Allen Kemp

Biography

Tony Kemp, born in 1991, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 until his retirement in 2024. Known for his agility and speed on the basepaths, Kemp played in a total of 739 games throughout his career, where he recorded 460 hits, 35 home runs, and 184 runs batted in (RBIs). With a career batting average of .237, he showcased a gritty playing style that emphasized contact hitting and base running, accumulating 53 stolen bases. Kemp's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball marked by an increasing emphasis on analytics and the value of on-base skills. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Throughout his years in the league, Kemp exemplified the modern utility player, often filling in various positions and adapting to the needs of his teams. His contributions not only helped his teammates but also left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented, demonstrating the importance of versatility in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
739 1945 262 460 87 15 35 184 53 227 298 0.237 0.324 0.351 0.674 -1937.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 14 3 4 1 0 1 1 5 3 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 ALDS2 HOU 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.333
2018 ALCS HOU 5 11 1 3 1 0 1 1 3 2 0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 338 231 440 565 15 118
OF 354 281 527 13 5 4
SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 338
Shortstop 1
Left Field 311
Center Field 49
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 27