US EditionFormer Astros slugger announces retirement after nine-year MLB career
- Tony Kemp, a 33-year-old outfielder and second baseman, revealed on May 15, 2025, that he would be ending his professional baseball career after spending nine seasons in the majors and a total of 12 years playing professionally.
- After a standout college career at Vanderbilt University, where he earned All-American honors and was named SEC Player of the Year, Kemp was chosen by Houston in the 2013 MLB Draft during its fifth round.
- During his MLB career, Kemp played over 1,300 professional games mostly with the Astros and Athletics, winning the 2017 World Series and becoming the shortest designated hitter in postseason history.
- Kemp ended his career with a.237 batting average, 35 home runs, 184 RBIs, 53 stolen bases, and a.674 OPS. He also inspired smaller players by reminding them that no matter what the statistics say, their passion and determination cannot be quantified.
- Kemp thanked his family, coaches, teammates, and fans in his retirement statements and asked them to share memories to help inspire undersized players following his career.
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Tony Kemp, who spent nine seasons as a spark plug in places like Houston and Oakland, retires
Tony Kemp is calling it a career.
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9-Year Veteran Speedster Announces Retirement
After 12 years of professional baseball and nine seasons in the majors, Tony Kemp is officially hanging up his cleats. The 33-year-old utilityman made the announcement Thursday on social media, capping off a career that spanned stints with the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Baltimore Orioles. Kemp played in 739 big league games, finishing with a .237 batting average, 35 home runs, and 184 RBIs — but his legacy goes far beyo…
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