Mack - Hey folks. We're talking today
with 2013 draft eligible OF/2B Tony Kemp from Vanderbilt University. Hi Tony. The first question
is easy. I want you to tell the readers a little about yourself. Take us
through youth-ball, high school and Vandy please.
Tony – I started when I was about 4 years
old and my brother Corey Kemp taught me everything about the game and he was a
great mentor. I played in Franklin, TN all my life for baseball. When I was in
middle school I played SS and CF and I enjoyed both positions. When I got to
high school I played LF my freshman year on the varsity squad and the rest of
the years I played CF. Vandy is one of the best places to play college baseball
because you get the best of both worlds. You get amazing coaches, academics,
and a great city to play in.
Keith Law to Mack Ade - Maybe an
extra outfielder - so undersized but can't play up the middle.
Mack – I have to go back to the June 3rd
walk-off against NC State. Take us through that great moment.
Tony - First of all hats off to NC State
for coming back and beating us two games to advance to a Super Regional, but on
this night I was just trying to put the ball in play and hopefully make
something happen, luckily I was able to get a single to center field and it
allowed us to win.
Coach Corbin Quote: - His value goes well beyond the white lines,
as he is an energy source for our team. The kid arrives in a good mood every
single day and has a great spirit for the game. He had an outstanding freshman
year and continues to grow as a player in our program. He does a lot of things
to help us win and is fun to watch play.
Mack – Tony, I try not to waste this
precious time with a lot of stats because people can look them up. You have
already proven your ability to play this game. Obviously, there is some concern
about your height. Keith Law told me that you migh be so undersized that could
prevent you from playing up the middle. Any thoughts on this?
Tony - I am just glad God gives me the
ability to be able to play baseball and as long as I am able to have
opportunities I will take them.
Mack – Can we check back with you around
mid-season and see how things are doing?
Tony – Yup.
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