Josiah Kemp drafted by San Francisco Giants in MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Josiah Kemp, nephew of former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Josiah, a four-star prospect from Choctaw High School in Oklahoma, previously planned to play college baseball at the University of Oklahoma. His uncle celebrated the achievement on social media, despite the rivalry with the Giants. Baseball America noted Josiah's solid skills and potential as an athletic center fielder with good defensive instincts.
- •Josiah Kemp was drafted in the 12th round by the Giants.
- •Matt Kemp expressed pride in his nephew's accomplishment.
- •Josiah previously intended to play for Oklahoma's college team.
- •Baseball America describes him as an intriguing prospect.
- •Matt Kemp celebrated with social media posts featuring emojis.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodger Superstar’s Nephew Drafted by Rival Team
"A former Los Angeles Dodger celebrated his nephew being drafted, though the team that picked him could pose a bit of a dilemma.
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