| Player: Kannon Kemp | |||||||||||
| Org: San Diego Padres | Highest Level: Single A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 6’6″ | Weight: 225 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A strong, workhorse-built right-hander, Kemp shows the foundation of a three-pitch mix that could play in a rotation once he’s fully healthy. The fastball sits in the mid-90s with carry and angle from a compact three-quarters slot, while his high-spin slider flashes above-average bite and shape when he finishes it. He’s also made progress with a mid-80s changeup that’s still developing but shows improving feel and separation. The delivery is efficient and repeatable, allowing him to fill the zone even after shoulder surgery slowed his debut timeline. San Diego has been deliberate with his recovery, and the early returns suggest the strike-throwing ability that drew him overslot remains intact. The frame and arm strength point to starter durability, though his path will depend on how the velocity and sharpness return over a full workload. If the secondaries tighten, Kemp could emerge as a quick riser with mid-rotation potential; if the stuff settles just below that, the power fastball/slider combo still gives him a clear path to late-inning value. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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