The resurrection of Matt Kemp took another big step when he learned that he will be hitting third for the National League in the All-Star Game. The lineup will look like this:
1. Rickie Weeks, 2B, Brewers
2. Carlos Beltran, DH, Mets
3. Matt Kemp, CF, Dodgers
4. Prince Fielder, 1B, Brewers
5. Brian McCann, C, Braves
6. Lance Berkman, RF, Cardinals
7. Matt Holliday, LF, Cardinals
8. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Rockies
9. Scott Rolen, 3B, Reds
To get a feeling on just how much Kemp has improved from this year to last, take a look at his numbers at this point in 2010:
'10: 88 G, .261 AVG, .318 OBP, 58 R, 17 2B, 4 3B, 16 HR, 51 RBI, 99 K, 15 SB, 10 CS
'11: 92 G, .313 AVG, .398 OBP, 55 R, 19 2B, 2 3B, 22 HR, 67 RBI, 82 K, 28 SB, 3 CS
The averages, homers, RBIs, and stolen bases all jump right out. That shows just how well-rounded he is this season. Not only is he powering people in, but he's using his speed to make more noise. If the Dodgers had guys behind him who can hit, he'd have a lot more runs.
Want an analytical look at why Kemp is better this year? Check out this inside look from Bill Chuck over at BaseballAnalytics.org. The secret has been his speed on inside fastballs. Look at the pictures and see for yourself.
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