

Tony Kemp 5 2B
Fresno Grizzlies
- Triple-A | Pacific Coast League
- MLB Parent Club: Houston Astros

- Status: Active
- Full Name: Anthony Allen Kemp
- Age: 26 (October 31, 1991)
- Birthplace: Franklin, TN
- Bats/Throws: L/R Ht: 5' 6" Wt: 165
- Draft: Round 5 (2013, HOU)
- MLB Debut: 05/17/2016
- School: Vanderbilt

Tony Kemp Stats Summary
Tony Kemp Career Stats
Tony Kemp News
- J.D. Davis spanks go-ahead double in 8th, Grizzlies beat Rainiers 4-3
- Mike Hauschild moves into 4th all-time on Grizz win list in 7-2 victory at Reno
- Las Vegas Magic! Grizzlies trail 7-0 in 7th, roar back to defeat 51s 10-8
- Grizzlies hit jackpot early, beat Vegas 11-4
- Grizzlies pitch their way to second straight series win, beat Rainiers 5-3
- Grizzlies complete the comeback, defeat Rainiers 13-9 for first home win of the season
- System still loaded for champion Astros
- Grizzlies drop series opener in El Paso 10-2
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March 24, 2018 | Houston Astros optioned 2B Tony Kemp to Fresno Grizzlies. |
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November 2, 2017 | Houston Astros activated 2B Tony Kemp. |
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October 5, 2017 | Houston Astros reassigned 2B Tony Kemp to the minor leagues. |
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September 2, 2017 | Houston Astros recalled 2B Tony Kemp from Fresno Grizzlies. |
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May 1, 2017 | Houston Astros optioned 2B Tony Kemp to Fresno Grizzlies. |
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April 26, 2017 | Houston Astros recalled Tony Kemp from Fresno Grizzlies. |
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March 19, 2017 | Houston Astros optioned 2B Tony Kemp to Fresno Grizzlies. |
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August 7, 2016 | Houston Astros recalled LF Tony Kemp from Fresno Grizzlies. |
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June 25, 2016 | Houston Astros optioned OF Tony Kemp to Fresno Grizzlies. |
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May 16, 2016 | Houston Astros selected the contract of Tony Kemp from Fresno Grizzlies. |
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January 1, 2016 | Houston Astros invited non-roster 2B Tony Kemp to spring training. |
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July 16, 2015 | Fresno Grizzlies activated 2B Tony Kemp from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 11, 2015 | Fresno Grizzlies placed 2B Tony Kemp on the temporarily inactive list. |
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June 11, 2015 | 2B Tony Kemp assigned to Fresno Grizzlies from Corpus Christi Hooks. |
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May 11, 2015 | Corpus Christi Hooks activated 2B Tony Kemp from the temporarily inactive list. |
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May 8, 2015 | Corpus Christi Hooks placed 2B Tony Kemp on the temporarily inactive list. |
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March 21, 2015 | 2B Tony Kemp assigned to Houston Astros. |
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June 25, 2014 | 2B Tony Kemp assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Lancaster JetHawks. |
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April 2, 2014 | 2B Anthony Kemp assigned to Lancaster JetHawks from Quad Cities River Bandits. |
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August 5, 2013 | 2B Anthony Kemp assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Tri-City ValleyCats. |
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June 14, 2013 | Anthony Kemp assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats. |
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June 13, 2013 | Houston Astros signed 2B Anthony Kemp. |
Tony Kemp Awards and Honors
Tony Kemp 5 2B

- Full Name: Anthony Allen Kemp
- Born: October 31, 1991
- Age: 26
- Birthplace: Franklin, TN
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
- Height: 5' 6"
- Weight: 165
- Draft: Round 5 (2013, HOU)
- School: Vanderbilt
- MLB Debut: 05/17/2016
Drafted by the Houston Astros in the fifth round (No. 137) of the 2013 Draft from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)... "We loved Tony Kemp," said Astros director of amateur scouting Mike Elias. "The word 'sparkplug' is used quite a bit. He has a ferocious approach at the plate and treats at-bats like they're wars. That wears pitchers out."... projects as a leadoff hitter with great speed... highly-decorated infielder at Vandy, where he was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2013, becoming the second Commodore to win the award (Hunter Bledose, 1999) and third player in SEC history to win both Freshman of the Year and SEC Player of the Year in his career (Auburn's Hunter Morris, Ole Miss' Stephen Head) also first team All-SEC and All-Defensive team... also was named a 2013 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American, 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American, 2012 SEC Academic Honor Roll, 2011 First Team Freshman All-American, 2011 First Team All-SEC, 2011 SEC Freshman of the Year, College World Series All-Tournament team in 2011 and 2011 SEC All-Freshman Team... prior to Vanderbilt, he lettered four years in baseball and football in at Centennial High School in Franklin, Tenn... son of Catherine and Rick Kemp; has two siblings, Corey and Ashley. His brother Corey played professionally in the Milwaukee Brewers system from 2008-09... favorites include Curtis Granderson and Ronaldinho (athletes), The Sandlot and Remember the Titans (movies), Lie To Me and ESPN 30 for 30 (TV shows), Denzel Washington and Leonardo DiCaprio (actors), Steak, loaded potatoes and carrots (meal), Drake (musician) and Lucky Charms (late night snack)... told Vanderbilt he likes to sleep and play video games in his spare time... made his Minor League debut on June 17 with Class A Short-Season Tri-City, going 3-for-4... homered in his second professional game.