• Full name Matthew Ryan Kemp
  • Born 09/23/1984 in Midwest City, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Midwest City
  • Debut 05/28/2006
  • Drafted in the 6th round (181st overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003 (signed for $130,000).
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    OF Matt Kemp created a buzz among area scouts as the draft approached and could go as high as the third round to a team that prizes sheer athleticism. But there's as much risk as reward, because he's not close to being ready to contribute to an NCAA Division I program. A 6-foot-5 basketball player, Kemp has an enthralling speed/power combination. He has few baseball instincts as he's just learning the game.

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  • Rated Best Power Prospect in the Southern League in 2006
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Southern League in 2006
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2005

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