The Oakland Athletics have struggled at the start of the 2023 season. And to make things better, it was announced that the team will be moving to Las Vegas in the near future. Tony Kemp is in his fourth season with the A’s and our MLBbro had a rough start to the season. During the month of April, he had a span where he went 0-for-23.
It’s a tough feeling when you go multiple games without a hit, and it just keeps happening. But for Kemp, he doesn’t let that phase him one bit.
He’s going to continue to step out on that field day in and day out and give it his all. That’s the type of player you want to have on your team and it’s a big reason why Kemp continues to play. Kemp ended his 0-for-23 streak by launching his first home run of the season on April 21 against the Texas Rangers.
When you’re struggling at the plate, all you can do is keep swinging. And that’s exactly what Kemp did when he belted that home run to right field. Through 23 games, he’s hitting .167 with two doubles and seven RBI. This brother has been in the league since 2016 and he’s played on winning teams, so he knows what success looks like.
When he joined the team in 2020 during the shortened season, the A’s made it to the American League Division Series and lost to the Houston Astros 3-1.
The next season the A’s finished with a winning record but failed to make the postseason. Last season was one to forget for Oakland as they finished 42 games below .500. And it looks like the struggles have carried onto this season for the A’s, but players like Kemp aren’t giving up.
Kemp Knows How To Make An Impact No Matter What Team He Is On
When Kemp first entered the league, he had the opportunity to be a part of a Houston Astros team that went on to win a World Series. Being a part of a World Series team in your second season is something that you won’t forget and that success is contagious. Kemp was a part of a winning culture during his brief time in Houston and was a vital player on the field and in the clubhouse.
Fast forward to the present and Kemp has that experience and winning tradition that he brings to Oakland. The 31-year-old was born to be a leader. Listed at 5-foot-6, Kemp has had to work 10 times harder to make sure he got his shot to play at the next level. And all he needed was an opportunity and he got that. The way he plays and carries himself is commendable and he’s a good example of what a team player looks like.
You better believe that as the season continues, Kemp is going to keep playing hard and show why he’s a key player on this A’s team. Even if Oakland finishes last in the division, Kemp will go out there and play each game like it’s his last.
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