Slugging second baseman Kent headed to Cooperstown
Jeff Kent, the all-time home run leader at second base and the 2000 MVP, has earned election into the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 per voting by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee.
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Jeff Kent on his induction into the Hall of FameDecember 8, 2025 (03:53)![]()
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Jeff Kent elected to HOF via Contemporary Era BallotDecember 8, 2025 (02:31)![]()
Jeff Kent to join HOF via Contemporary Era BallotDecember 8, 2025 (00:31)![]()
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