Tony Kemp Is An All-Time MLBbro Character Guy | Just Ask Baltimore Orioles Star Prospect Jackson Holiday
On Wednesday the Baltimore Orioles called up their top prospect, Jackson Holliday. While exciting, the move had another effect. MLBbro Tony Kemp, an eight-year MLB veteran signed with the Baltimore Orioles a couple weeks before the season hoping to provide some experience on a young and upcoming team.
Kemp is not an All-Star caliber player, but he is a savvy left-handed hitting second baseman, also capable of handling all outfield positions. This move made perfect sense to add depth and versatility to the Orioles lineup at the time, but things have since gone in a different direction. The MLBbro started only two games, and only saw action in five out of 11 total games.
The MLBbro was designated for assignment by the Orioles to make space for the rookie phenom. Kemp is more than familiar with Jackson from his college days at Vanderbilt the young prospect’s uncle Josh Holiday (the brother of former major league baseball player Matt Holliday (Jackson’s father), was his hitting coach.
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The MLBbro could have easily expressed disdain or ill will towards Holliday, but he opted for grace and support. A tweet from Kemp showed that he displayed nothing but class even though this will ultimately leave him without a job presently.
Kemp was with the Oakland Athletics for four years prior to this brief stint with Baltimore, and there are sure to be suitors for his veteran presence around the league. It may not happen immediately, but the MLB season is long, and opportunities are certain to arise.
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Kemp has always been outstanding off the field and great in the local communities in cities which he has played. This is just the other side of the business that is sports. While this was the first major step in the career of Jackson Holliday, it is just a small detour in the career of the veteran MLBbro. Hopefully he lands with another team that can use a utility left-handed hitter and a great clubhouse influence.
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The MLBbro was with the Oakland Athletics for four years prior to this brief stint with Baltimore, and there are sure to be suitors for his veteran presence around the league. It may not happen immediately, but the MLB season is long, and opportunities are certain to arise. Kemp has always been outstanding off the field and great in the local communities in cities which he has played.
This is just the other side of the business that is sports. While this was the first major step in the career of Jackson Holliday, it is just a small detour in the career of the veteran MLBbro. Hopefully he lands with another team that can use a utility left-handed hitter and the move ultimately benefits both parties.
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