History of Otto Kemp in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 28, 2025

Otto Severson Kemp is an American professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a professional athlete in baseball.

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1992: Jeff Grotewold Debuts with the Phillies

In 1992, Jeff Grotewold debuted with the Phillies. He was the last undrafted position player before Kemp to debut with the Phillies.

September 9, 1999: Otto Kemp's Birth

On September 9, 1999, Otto Severson Kemp was born. He would later become an American professional baseball infielder.

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2022: Kemp signs with the Philadelphia Phillies

In 2022, Otto Kemp signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an undrafted free agent after attending Troy High School and playing college baseball at Point Loma Nazarene University.

2023: Kemp plays for Clearwater and Jersey Shore

In 2023, Otto Kemp played for the Clearwater Threshers and the High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

2024: Kemp plays for Clearwater, Jersey Shore, Reading, and Lehigh Valley

In 2024, Otto Kemp played for Clearwater, Jersey Shore, the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils, and Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. After the 2024 season he played in the Arizona Fall League for the Glendale Desert Dogs.

June 7, 2025: Kemp Promoted to Major Leagues

On June 7, 2025, Otto Kemp was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, replacing Bryce Harper, and debuted at third base.

2025: Kemp named International League Player of the Month

In 2025, starting the season in Triple-A, Otto Kemp was named the International League Player of the Month for April, with a .330/.421/.711 performance during the month.