Matt Kemp

Matt Kemp
Matt Kemp
	Matt Kemp with the Dodgers on April 20, 2013
	Outfielder
	Born: September 23, 1984 (aged 41); Midwest City, Oklahoma
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
debut
	May 28, 2006, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Career statistics ; (through April 7, 2017)
Batting average	.287
Hits	1,521
Home runs	242
Runs batted in	860
Stolen bases	183
Teams
	Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2014, 2018); San Diego Padres (2015–2016); Atlanta Braves (2016–2017);
Career highlights and awards
	3× MLB All-Star (2011–2012, 2018); 2× Silver Slugger Award (2009, 2011); 2× Rawlings Gold Glove Award (2009, 2011); NL Home Run Leader (2011); NL RBI Leader (2011); NL Runs Scored Leader (2011); Baseball America Major League Player of the Year (2011); NL Hank Aaron Award (2011); Roy Campanella Award (2011); 30–30 club (2011);

Matthew Ryan "Matt" Kemp (born September 23, 1984) is a former American professional baseball player. He is currently a special advisor for the Dodgers. He played the position of outfielder. He has previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. His career began in 2006.^[1]

Kemp was drafted by the Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2003 draft. He went to the major leagues after four years in the minor leagues.

He did not become a full-time player until 2008. He became the everyday starting center fielder. He has been named to two All-Star teams. He has won two Gold Glove Awards.^[2] He has won two Silver Slugger Awards.

Matt Kemp Media

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Kemp returns to the dugout after hitting a home run on May 22, 2010
LA Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp in August 2011 in a game at Petco park vs the Padres
On September 19, 2014, Kemp homered on this swing in support of Clayton Kershaw's 20th victory.
Kemp batting for the San Diego Padres in 2015
Kemp during his tenure with the San Diego Padres in 2016
Kemp during his tenure with the Atlanta Braves in 2017
Kemp at the 2018 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby