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Otto Kemp
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 4
Infielder
Born: (1999-09-09) September 9, 1999 (age 25)
Fullerton, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 7, 2025, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through July 12, 2025)
Batting average.259
Home runs1
Runs batted in11
Teams

Otto Severson Kemp (born September 9, 1999) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Kemp attended Troy High School in Fullerton, California and played college baseball at Point Loma Nazarene University. He signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an undrafted free agent in 2022.[1]

Kemp spent his first professional season with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Phillies and Single-A Clearwater Threshers. He played 2023 with Clearwater and the High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws and 2024 with Clearwater, Jersey Shore, the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[2] After the 2024 season he played in the Arizona Fall League for the Glendale Desert Dogs.[3] Returning to Triple-A to start the 2025 season, Kemp was named the International League Player of the Month for April, slashing .330/.421/.711 during the month.[4]

On June 7, 2025, Kemp was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, replacing an injured Bryce Harper, and debuted at third base.[5][6] He was the first undrafted position player to debut with the Phillies since Jeff Grotewold in 1992.[7] On June 9, Kemp recorded his first career hit when hit a single into left field off of pitcher Matthew Boyd in the bottom of the fifth inning. In the same game, Kemp recorded his first multi-hit game with three hits by going 3-for-5 in a Phillies 4-3 victory in extra innings over the Chicago Cubs.[8] One June 27, Kemp recorded his career first home run when Kemp hit a three-run homer off Braves pitcher Bryce Elder in the top of the third inning.[9]

Personal life

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Kemp's parents are Rob and Diane.[10] He has three siblings, including an older sister who is a life coach.[11] His elder brother Sam also attended and played baseball at Troy.[12] Kemp is married to Lily.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Coffey, Alex (July 11, 2024). "Undrafted Otto Kemp Develops Well-Rounded Game for Phillies". Baseball America.
  2. ^ Coffey, Alex (November 14, 2024). "Otto Kemp's strong fall league is a 'continuation' of his 2024 season. What's his outlook with the Phillies in 2025?". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  3. ^ Borek, Jesse (October 15, 2024). "Undrafted, Philly's No. 28 prospect making name for himself in Fall League". MLB.com.
  4. ^ "Otto Kemp Named April International League Player of the Month". MiLB.com. May 5, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  5. ^ "Phillies place Bryce Harper on IL with wrist inflammation". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  6. ^ Casella, Paul (June 7, 2025). "Phils place Harper on IL with same wrist injury as last year". MLB.com. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  7. ^ SanFilippo, Anthony (June 7, 2025). "Otto Kemp makes Phillies debut After late-night call-up and cross-country family dash". Downbeach.com. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  8. ^ Casella, Paul (June 10, 2025). "Kemp collects first MLB hit, plays key part in Phils' walk-off win". MLB.com.
  9. ^ Casella, Paul (June 28, 2025). "Miss home intentionally?! How Turner (briefly) considered getting his 4th cycle". Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  10. ^ Casella, Paul (June 7, 2025). "'Completely surreal': Phils prospect Kemp makes MLB debut after late-night callup". MLB.com. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  11. ^ Housenick, Tom (April 11, 2024). "Resilient Otto Kemp proving Phillies right by taking a chance on him". Times & Suburban. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  12. ^ "Coming Back Stronger: Otto Kemp's Baseball Journey". Viewpoint. Point Loma Nazarene University. April 15, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  13. ^ Lauber, Scott (June 7, 2025). "Otto Kemp makes his major league debut with his family in attendance: 'Everybody's pulling for him'". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
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