Tony Kemp

Tony Kemp (No. 12) of the Baltimore Orioles is met by Ryan Mountcastle after scoring on a sacrifice fly ball by Adley Rutschman during the 10th inning of a game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

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Tony Kemp, a former Centennial High and Vanderbilt star, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after nine seasons.

The 33-year-old Kemp, a Franklin native, revealed the news in a heartfelt and lengthy social media post that ended on a note of gratitude: