Jefferson CC: Pitched in 13 games out of the bullpen as a sophomore ... struck out 17 batters in 14.1 innings of work in 2007 ... finished 0-1 with one save last season ... went 3-1 with a 1.14 ERA with one save and 13 strikeouts in 11 appearances as a freshman.

Prep: Played in SLABA All-Star Game for four consecutive years after playing pitcher, outfielder and third base at Seckman High School in Hillsboro, Mo. ... also played basketball and ran cross country.

Personal: Born 10-25-85 ... son of Mike and Tammy Kemper ... majoring in Recreation ... enjoys fishing, shooting pool and listening to music ... favorite athletes are Adam Wainwright and Michael Jordan ... favorite singers are John Anderson, Brian Adams and Tim McGraw ... also recruited by Missouri Southern and Missouri-St. Louis.

Kemper releases a pitch during his relief appearance vs. Murray State on April 6, 2008.