Jeff Kent has earned his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The longtime infielder, renowned for his offensive achievements at second base, was selected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee , receiving 14 of 16 votes, surpassing the 12-vote threshold required for induction. Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch announced the news at the Winter Meetings in Orlando on Sunday.

Kent enjoyed a 17-year Major League career spanning six teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants , Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers. While his early years were solid but unspectacular, his career truly blossomed after joining San Francisco in 1997 at age 29.

Over six seasons with the Giants, the 57-year-old posted a bWAR of 31.6, contributi

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