Steve Kemp
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Steven F Kemp
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
- School University of Southern California
- Debut April 7, 1977
- Final Game May 24, 1988
- Born August 7, 1954 in San Angelo, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Although surprisingly not drafted out of high school, Steve Kemp became the #1 overall pick in the January 1976 amateur draft. His major league career was shortened when he was hit in the eye by a pitch. In 1989, he played for the St. Petersburg Pelicans of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He hit .329 in 60 games with the club.
Kemp's best years were 1979-80 when he drove in over 100 runs each year.
Two of the most similar players to Kemp are his contemporaries Sixto Lezcano and Mel Hall.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1979)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1979 & 1980)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1979 & 1980)
