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Matt Kemp

Los Angeles Dodgers

1984/09/23 25

6-3 225

Midwest City, OK

R / R

4

the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003 (6th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Dodgers 159 606 97 180 25 7 26 101 52 139 34 8 .297 .352 .490

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is very athletic and powerful, with good instincts and a willingness to improve his craft. Hits well with runners on base.
Flaws
  • He'll strike out a ton because he's prone to chasing off-speed stuff. Needs to become a more consistent ball player in all areas of the game.
Career Potential
  • A potential five-tool outfielder.
  • AwardsNL - Silver SluggerNL - Rawlings Gold Glove AwardClass A+ - All-Star Team (Baseball America)

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2008 Missed 1 game (eye injury).
June 30, 2008 Eye injury, day-to-day.
June 5, 2008 Suspended by MLB for 4 games.
February 23, 2008 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
June 8, 2007 Missed 52 games (shoulder injury).
April 10, 2007 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
March 3, 2007 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
October 4, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2006 Recalled from Las Vegas (AAA).
July 14, 2006 Optioned to Las Vegas (AAA).
May 28, 2006 Contract purchased from Jacksonville (AA).
June 9, 2003 Agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Trades

June 3, 2003 Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th round in 2003.

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