Dodgers Sign Mexican League Outfielder Jon Kemmer
The Dodgers have reached a minor league agreement with outfielder Jon Kemmer of the Mexican League.
Additionally, the Dodgers have signed Jon Kemmer out of the Mexican League and assigned him to OKC.
Kemmer was slashing an incredible .355/.454/.714 with 21 homers and 49 RBI in 58 games. Spent last 3 seasons at Triple-A, mostly with @FresnoGrizzlies.
— Alex Freedman (@azfreedman) June 27, 2019
Kemmer, 28, was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in the 21st round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
The southpaw outfielder has put together a very solid season in the Mexican League: 21 home runs, 49 runs batted in, and a 167 wRC+ in 58 games.
He has played for the Twins and Astros organizations and reached Triple-A and stayed there from 2016 to 2018. As recently as 2017, Kemmer posted a 142 wRC+ in Triple-A for the Astros.
There is still some upside with Kemmer considering his hot bat and his solid track record.
Another depth outfielder in case of injury or potential trade chip?? The photo showing Kemmer in an Astros uniform shows him batting left-handed, unless he’s a switch-hitter.
Robin, your last sentence says it all. We really could use a RHB to more effectively balance the lineup. Go Blue!!!