Matt Kemp

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matt Kemp
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 23, 1984(1984-09-23)
Age	40
Birthplace	Midwest City
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Virgo

Matt Kemp Biography

Matt Kemp is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on September 23, 1984 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, United States. MLB outfielder who started his career in 2006 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2011, he led the National League with home runs, but in 2012, a series of injuries caused him to lose his way. He was traded to San Diego Padres from the Dodgers prior to the 2015 MLB season.

Both he and He and Andre Ethier both made their MLB debuts with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. made their MLB debuts in 2006 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kemp had his first career walk-off hit on June 16 against the Oakland A’s. On September 24, he became the first player in Dodger history to hit at least .295, with 25 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 30 steals in one season. He finished the year with .297, 26 home runs, 101 RBI, and 34 steals (third in the NL). His 10 RBIs in extra innings were the most that a player has driven in extra innings since 1991 and he became the first player to reach double-digits in this category since 1982.

Kemp hit his 10th home run of the season on April 25, tying Gary Sheffield’s club record for homers in April set in the 2000 season. He broke Sheffield’s record with a walk-off homer against the Washington Nationals on April 28. Kemp was also named National League player of the month for April.

He was the son of Carl and Judy Kemp.

Matt Kemp Net Worth

Matt Kemp is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Kemp 's net worth $75 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a junior, he won the Oklahoma high school basketball championship playing with Shelden William of Midwest City High School.

In 2009, he won his first NL Gold Glove Award.

Matthew Ryan Kemp (born September 23, 1984) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Miami Marlins organization. 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 2017 before returning to the Dodgers for the 2018 season, and briefly playing for the Cincinnati Reds in 2019. He has been named to three All-Star teams and has won two Gold Glove Awards (2009 and 2011) and two Silver Slugger Awards (2009 and 2011).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Matt Kemp height 6 ft 4 in Matt weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Matt Kemp Dating?

According to our records, Matt Kemp is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Matt Kemp’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Matt Kemp. You may help us to build the dating records for Matt Kemp!

The Dodgers selected Kemp in the sixth round of the 2003 MLB draft. After four seasons in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut in 2006. He did not become a full-time player until 2008, when he took over as the starting center fielder for the Dodgers. In 2011, Kemp led the National League in runs scored (115), total bases (353), OPS+ (171), WAR (7.8), home runs (39), and runs batted in (126). Additionally, he became the first player to finish in the top two in both home runs and steals since Hank Aaron in 1963.

Facts & Trivia

Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Matt Kemp celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.

Kemp made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 28, 2006, against the Washington Nationals. He got his first career major league hit that same game, a single off of Jon Rauch. He hit his first Major League homer on June 1 in his second Dodger Stadium at-bat off the Philadelphia Phillies’ Gavin Floyd. He homered in three straight games from June 1–3 against the Phillies and homered twice on June 11 off Colorado Rockies starter Aaron Cook. He also became the first Dodger and fifth major league player to hit four homers in his first 10 days with the team.

Has Matt Kemp retired?

The 36-year old is currently a free agent after spending the 2020 season with the Colorado Rockies, but that hasn’t stopped him from sticking around the game.

Where is Matt Kemp today?

On June 30, 2020, Kemp signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies.

What team does Matt Kemp currently play for?

The longtime Dodgers outfielder is joining Team USA in its bid for a spot in this summer’s Olympic Games. Kemp, a three-time All-Star, is one of several former major leaguers on the 28-man USA roster. Israel, Mexico, South Korea and host Japan have qualified for the six-team Olympic baseball field.

Is Matt Kemp a HOF?

Kemp will appear on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2026.

Why can't MLB players play in Olympics?

Teams are largely unwilling to let their star players compete in the Olympics. In 2020, MLB, MLBPA and the International Baseball Federation struck a rule allowing players in MLB organizations not on the 40-man roster to be eligible for the games. That means prospects can play, just not the ones on the 40-man roster.