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Offensive Ace Jeff Kent Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
8 Dec
Summary
- Jeff Kent was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee.
- He was a standout offensive second baseman, winning an MVP with the Giants.
- Kent's induction opens doors for similarly statistical second basemen.
Jeff Kent has officially secured his place in baseball immortality, being inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee. This significant achievement acknowledges his status as one of the greatest offensive second basemen in the sport's history. Kent's career trajectory saw him rise to prominence, culminating in an MVP award during a remarkable late-career surge with the San Francisco Giants.
His election by a substantial 14 out of 16 committee members highlights the recognition of his exceptional offensive contributions. While Kent never garnered significant support on the traditional BBWAA ballot, his steady rise in voting percentages and his first-time eligibility for an Era Committee ballot ultimately led to this induction.
Kent's standout offensive numbers, including a career-best 7.4 fWAR and 1.021 OPS in his MVP season at age 32, set him apart. His 258 home runs after the age of 29 and a higher OPS+ than several Hall of Fame second basemen underscore his unique offensive impact.
