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Steven F. Kemp (born August 7, 1954) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Texas Rangers .
Steve Kemp was a leftfielder who played for four teams in 13 seasons from 1976 to 1987. He had a .278 batting average, 130 home runs, and two All-Star selections in his career.
Jun 7, 2020 · Steve Kemp was the last No. 1 pick as hitter by the Tigers in 1976, but he was traded twice and suffered injuries that ended his career. He shares his memories of playing for Ralph Houk, Sparky Anderson, and the Yankees, and his advice for young players.
Steve Kemp, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Saturday, August 7, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas. Kemp was 22 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 7, 1977, with the Detroit Tigers.
Steve Kemp was a left-handed outfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees from 1977 to 1984. He won the AL Tiger of the Year award in 1979 and the AL Player of the Week award in 1984.
Steve Kemp played eleven years in the majors with a career OPS+ of 119. In his best year, 1979, he made the All-Star team. He attended Arcadia High School in southern California and played baseball there.
Complete career MLB stats for the Texas Rangers Left Fielder Steve Kemp on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
