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Jeff Kent voted into Hall of Fame by Contemporary Baseball Era Committee with 14 of 16 votes, surprising the former Dodgers and Giants star.

As a Dodger from 2005-2008, Kent served as a veteran leader, mentoring younger stars like Matt Kemp while solidifying his Hall of Fame credentials.

Kent finished his 17-year career with 377 home runs, including 351 as a second baseman.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is peppered with players who finished long, distinguished careers by donning a Dodgers uniform, their performance dwindling as their age increased. Greg Maddux, Rickey Henderson, Juan Marichal and Eddie Murray are among those who leap to mind.

An exception was Jeff Kent

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