Making a splash in his rookie year by batting .342 with 10 HR and 10 SB Matt Kemp flashed five tool potential. While the average dropped as expected he increased his HR totals each of the past two seasons to 18 and 26 and swiped 35 and 34 bases respectively.
While 2009 was his true coming out party by making good on his potential and becoming a legitimate stud, 2010 could be the year he really puts the hurt on opponents. Through 16 games he has already crushed 7 longballs to tie for the major league lead. While his home run rates are unsustainable he has done enough to show that the power he showed in 2009 is here to stay and will likely be built upon to the tune of 30-35 HR. His AVG stands at .313 which is .014 above his career average including the spectacular .342 from his rookie season. One would assume the AVG would drop closer to career levels however his .326 BABIP - .034 lower than career average - suggests the .313 AVG could actually rise. Still only 25 he has a bright future ahead of him.
In 2010 Matt Kemp could power the Dodgers offense with gaudy numbers in the range of .330-35-120-35. After Chris Brown you would think Rihanna would have stayed away from such prolific sluggers...
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