"In order for Kemp and others to meet the criteria for induction into Cooperstown, candidates must be named on 75% of ballots cast by selected Baseball Writers' Association of America members. Those who gain election will be part of Induction Weekend from July 24-27, 2026. Players may remain on the Hall of Fame ballot for up to 10 years, provided they receive at least 5% of the vote each time."
"Kemp was a sixth-round pick of the Dodgers in the 2003 MLB Draft out of Midwest City High School in Oklahoma. He made his Major League debut three years later in 2006, playing a total of 52 games that season. Kemp then had a breakout 2007 season, batting .342/.373/.521 with 12 doubles and 10 home runs in 98 games. His most impressive season was in 2011, where Kemp hit .324/.399/.586 and finished one homer shy of the 40/40 club."
Matt Kemp is among 11 new candidates on the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Candidates must be named on 75% of Baseball Writers' Association of America ballots for induction, and elected players will join Induction Weekend from July 24-27, 2026. Players can remain on the ballot up to 10 years by receiving at least 5% of the vote each cycle. Kemp debuted with the Dodgers in 2006 after being a sixth-round pick in 2003 and had standout seasons in 2007 and 2011, finishing 2011 as National League MVP runner-up amid controversy. Kemp played for multiple teams, returned to the Dodgers, reached the World Series, and retired in 2024.
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