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Giants slugger finally gets into Hall. It's Jeff Kent, not Barry Bonds

Jeff Kent, the former San Francisco Giants second baseman and MVP, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, marking a significant moment as he is the first player to be inducted while Barry Bonds remains excluded. Kent received 14 out of 16 votes from the contemporary baseball era committee, solidifying his legacy as the all-time home run leader for second basemen with 377 career homers.

Giants slugger finally gets into Hall. It's Jeff Kent, not Barry Bonds

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Key Highlights

  • Jeff Kent was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 7, 2025.
  • He received 14 out of 16 votes from the contemporary baseball era committee.
  • Kent is the all-time home run leader for second basemen with 377 home runs.
  • He previously fell short of the necessary votes in the BBWAA ballot, receiving 46.5% in 2023.
  • Barry Bonds, along with other notable players, failed to gain enough support for induction.
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  1. Giants slugger finally gets into Hall. It's Jeff Kent, not Barry Bonds
  2. Former Giants MVP Jeff Kent officially selected into Baseball Hall of Fame
  3. Former Mets infielder Jeff Kent inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame by Era Commitee
  4. Former Mets Second Baseman Jeff Kent Officially Elected To Hall of Fame
  5. Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out

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