• Full name Tyriq Kemp
  • Born 11/15/2002 in Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Profile Ht.: 5'7" / Wt.: 156 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • Drafted in the 6th round (188th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2025 (signed for $147,500).
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    Kemp is a 5-foot-7, 155-pound shortstop who comes from the Netherlands, but played with Baylor in 2024 and 2025. He’s a glove-first player who looks like a true shortstop and strong defender at the position who has a plus arm. Kemp’s offensive profile is a bit lighter and he struggled in 2024, but bounced back with a strong campaign in 2025 with a .358/.446/.542 slash line including seven home runs and 14 doubles.

Career Transactions

  • SS Tyriq Kemp assigned to Columbia Fireflies from ACL Royals.
  • ACL Royals activated SS Tyriq Kemp.
  • SS Tyriq Kemp assigned to ACL Royals.
  • Kansas City Royals signed SS Tyriq Kemp.

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