Matt Kemp has managed to avoid the disabled list in the second half of the season. That helped the Dodgers, and maybe it helped Kemp in the merchandising department too.
Based on sales of Majestic Athletic jerseys, Kemp’s jersey was the 11th-most popular during the second half of the season. The top 20, as announced Monday by MLB:
1. Derek Jeter, Yankees
2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
3. Ichiro Suzuki, Yankees
4. Bryce Harper, Nationals
5. Mike Trout, Angels
6. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
7. Yu Darvish, Rangers
8. Chipper Jones, Braves
9. Justin Verlander, Tigers
10. Robinson Cano, Yankees
11. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
12. David Freese, Cardinals
13. Joey Votto, Reds
14. Ian Kinsler, Rangers
15. Prince Fielder, Tigers
16. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
17. Buster Posey, Giants
18. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
19. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
20. Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays