“Just kinda staying ready”: Otto Kemp talks about opportunity to move to third base, get back …

By Jeff Kerr July 20, 2025 / 4:11 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia SNY on-air analyst Hannah Keyser joins a Gallen of Questions SNY on-air analyst Hannah Keyser joins a Gallen of Questions 21:40 Otto Kemp  walks into the Phillies’ clubhouse with the same approach that has gotten him to this stage of his career. No longer is Kemp the undrafted player from Division II Point Loma Nazarene University, the underdog who played his way to the major leagues. Kemp has been with the Phillies for over a month . He’s earned his keep. “We’re getting there, [but] I feel like it’s gone well,” Kemp said. “I feel like we’ve been taking some pretty good strides.” Kemp has been all over the field in his first 28 games in the major leagues, playing 15 games at first base, nine in left field, and four at third base. The Phillies have liked Kemp’s position versatility and his ability to adjust to all over the diamond. That’s also resulted in Kemp becoming more of a utility player recently, especially with Bryce Harper coming back into the lineup. Kemp has started just four games in July compared to 20 in June, as the
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