Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was proud to see his nephew, Josiah Kemp, picked in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Unfortunately for Dodgers fans who want to cheer on the next generation of Kemps, though, the younger player — also an outfielder — was taken by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round.
Josiah Kemp was drafted out of Choctaw High School in Oklahoma, and Matt Kemp highlighted the accomplishment on social media with a pair of celebratory emojis.
Josiah Kemp had previously signaled that he’d play college baseball at the University of Oklahoma, though a recent check of his social media showed the Giants’ handle in his bio.
Baseball America writer Ben Badler reports that Josiah Kemp, a four-star prospect for college ball, is an “intriguing” pick.
Unfortunately for Dodgers fans who want to cheer on the next generation of Kemps, though, the younger player — also an outfielder — was taken by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round.
Josiah Kemp was drafted out of Choctaw High School in Oklahoma, and Matt Kemp highlighted the accomplishment on social media with a pair of celebratory emojis.
Josiah Kemp had previously signaled that he’d play college baseball at the University of Oklahoma, though a recent check of his social media showed the Giants’ handle in his bio.
Baseball America writer Ben Badler reports that Josiah Kemp, a four-star prospect for college ball, is an “intriguing” pick.
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