10 things to know about new Brave Matt Kemp

— Matt Kemp is 31 years old.

— Matt Kemp is 6-feet-4, 210 pounds.

— Matt Kemp is from Midwest City, Oklahoma.

— Matt Kemp’s nickname is ‘The Bison’.

— Matt Kemp dated singer Rihanna in 2009.

— Matt Kemp is hitting .262 this season with 23 home runs and 69 RBI in 100 games. His 23 home runs are tied for the seventh most in the National League.

— Matt Kemp is hitting .333 (31-for-93) against left-handers this season.

— Matt Kemp is a career .286 hitter with 228 home runs.

— Matt Kemp is one of nine players with at least seven 20-homer seasons since 2009.

— Matt Kemp is signed through the 2019 season.

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