2021 Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Kemp made 32 starts for the A's in 2020 (31 vs. RHP), but continues to play himself into a bench role as a late-inning pinch runner or defensive replacement. Simply put, the ability to hit for average and be a threat on the basepaths that he showcased throughout his minor-league career has not followed him to the majors. The 29-year-old has yet to reach even 900 PA in his career as his ascension to the majors began as the Astros' roster was getting good, and the move to Oakland led to just another crowded situation at his positions. Oakland recognizes his value and gave him a one-year deal at $1.05 million, which is not exactly a guarantee of a roster spot should something come up. Kemp is out of minor-league options. He has limited fantasy upside, even with an opportunity to play full-time. Read Past Outlooks

Gets on twice in start
Kemp drew two walks in three plate appearances during Thursday's loss to the Astros before being pinch hit for in the ninth inning.
ANALYSIS
Kemp has only one hit his first 17 plate appearance, but he's reached base safely on four other occasions courtesy of free passes. The 29-year-old appeared to be making strides at the plate as spring wound down, but Jed Lowrie, who delivered a pinch-hit single after replacing Kemp on Thursday, has been the more productive of the two early in the regular season.
Kemp has only one hit his first 17 plate appearance, but he's reached base safely on four other occasions courtesy of free passes. The 29-year-old appeared to be making strides at the plate as spring wound down, but Jed Lowrie, who delivered a pinch-hit single after replacing Kemp on Thursday, has been the more productive of the two early in the regular season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2019
+15%
OPS vs RHP
2021
-100%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2019vs Left | .586 | 57 | 1 | 7 | .180 | ||||
Since 2019vs Right | .671 | 354 | 7 | 26 | .223 | ||||
2021vs Left | .000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2021vs Right | .542 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .125 | ||||
2020vs Left | .125 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2020vs Right | .707 | 106 | 0 | 4 | .267 | ||||
2019vs Left | .743 | 44 | 1 | 7 | .237 | ||||
2019vs Right | .658 | 235 | 7 | 22 | .208 | ||||
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Since 2019
+36%
OPS at Home
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+124%
OPS on Road
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Since 2019Home | .751 | 208 | 7 | 22 | .244 | ||||
Since 2019Away | .552 | 200 | 1 | 11 | .185 | ||||
2021Home | .298 | 15 | 0 | 0 | .083 | ||||
2021Away | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2020Home | .654 | 54 | 0 | 3 | .250 | ||||
2020Away | .627 | 57 | 0 | 1 | .234 | ||||
2019Home | .832 | 139 | 7 | 19 | .258 | ||||
2019Away | .515 | 140 | 1 | 10 | .168 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tony Kemp compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
2.00BB Rate
22.2%K Rate
11.1%BABIP
.091ISO
.000AVG
.077OBP
.294SLG
.077OPS
.371wOBA
.215Exit Velocity
78.5 mphHard Hit Rate
25.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kemp was unable to carry forward his modest success from 2018 into the 2019 campaign. After hitting .263/.351/.392 the prior year, he managed just a .212/.291/.380 slash line on either side of a deadline-day trade to the Cubs. He also stole just four bases, down from nine the previous year, despite receiving only 16 fewer plate appearances. He could perhaps blame a .227 BABIP for some of his struggles, quite a low number given his speed, but a low BABIP is to be expected when you just don't hit the ball hard. Statcast gave Kemp an xBA of .207, the product of a 15.7% hard-hit rate, suggesting he got more or less exactly what he deserved. Kemp's ability to play both second base and all three outfield positions should keep him in his role as a spark plug off the bench following a January trade to the A's, but he's unlikely to do enough to help fantasy owners.
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Not playing regularly
Kemp is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Coming on late in spring
Kemp is 4-for-8 with two doubles, a walk and two runs in his last three spring starts.
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Back in action Monday
Kemp (hip) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's Cactus League game against Cleveland.
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Slated to sit out Friday
Kemp (hip) won't play in Friday's spring game against the Padres, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Exits after HBP
Kemp was removed in the second inning of Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rangers after being hit in the back by a pitch in his lone at-bat, Jacob Rudner of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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