Tony Kemp

Tony Kemp: biography

Tony Kemp, a professional sportsman, has performed for 2 squads in his career. Although it is difficult to call him one of the best baseball players of today, he has often strived to develop his skills and pleas fans and family by new achievements. Get acquainted with Tony Kemp through reading his biography!

Childhood and youth

Tony Kemp’s motherland is Franklin. He was raised in a middle-class family which has often had financial problems. Kemp became an adult spiritually, in fact being a kid - young sportsman had to take up odd jobs to earn some pocket money cause his parents couldn’t afford him much.

The celebrity found a passion of his life - baseball - as a college student. So, he dedicated much time to playing and practicing.

Baseball career

Houston Astros

In 2013 the sportsman decided to take part in the MLB draft. Having shown his excellent abilities and perfect athletism, he was chosen by the Houston Astros.

In spring 2016 Kemp advanced to the major leagues. In June, he joined Fresno after A. J. Reed’s leaving. In August, the sportsman returned to performing with the Houston Astros. 2017 was marked by Kemp’s joining Fresno again. In April of that year, the player advanced to the main leagues as a substitution of Teoscar Hernández who had suffered a severe injury and had to miss several months of playing. In September 2017, fans could see Tony Kemp performing for the Astros again.

Having appeared in 20 matches with the franchise in total, Tony Kemp registered .220 average and 5 RBI. In sum, the season was closed with a 111-79 record. Besides, he led the Astros to the title of winners of the World Series - it was Astros’ first significant factory ever. Although Tony Kemp didn’t perform at the playoffs, he was named one of the most precious players of the franchise. In spring 2018, the sportsman began performing for Fresno again as a replacement of Jake Marisnick. By the end of 2018, Kemp had appeared in 99 matches scoring 7 HR and 25 RBI. Besides, that season Tony Kemp took part in the American League Series.

During the season 2019, Tony Kemp showed his worst stats ever. So, he made eight homeruns in 63 matches. Houston Astros’ management started thinking about trading the sportsman.

Chicago Cubs

So, since July 2019, Tony Kemp is Chicago Cubs’ player.

Personal life

Speaking about Tony Kemp’s private life, he has a wife named Michelle. They have a long story of their relationship, which got started 15 years ago when the two were teenagers. Kemp organized their first date at a local theatre. Once the player has shared with journalists, he had wanted to kiss the girl for the first time but failed because the lights came on. Seven years later, the couple officially announced they had an affair and tied the knot.

Net worth

Tony Kemp’s net worth is evaluated at $10 million. Majorly, he has earned this amount of money for taking part in sports matches and signing endorsement contracts.

When it comes to spending his money, Tony Kemp prefers to donate them to various charitable organizations aimed to help people in need.