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- Full name: Jeffrey Franklin Kent
- Born: March 7, 1968
- Birthplace: Bellflower, California
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- Rookie year: 1992
- Retired: 2009
- Position: Second Baseman
- 2000 NL MVP
- All-Star selections: 5
- 2006 HR, RBI: 14, 68
- 2006 AVG: .292
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Jeff Kent was a former professional athlete in Major League Baseball. He was an all-star second baseman who ended his career playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played for the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians and San Francisco Giants.
Jeff Kent will be a contestant on the reality show Superstars, partnered with former pageant winner Ali Landry. The premiere is scheduled to air on June 23, 2009.ESPN.com: Terrell Owens Set for New-Look Superstars (April 21, 2009)
Early Life
Prior to his MLB career, Kent attended and played for the University of California, Berkeley. He was drafted on June 5, 1989 by the Toronto Blue Jays. After playing his first few seasons with the Blue Jays' minor league affiliates, Kent was called up to make his MLB debut on April 12, 1992.Pro Career
Kent played 65 games with the Blue Jays in 1992, before he was traded to the New York Mets on August 27, 1992. He earned a full roster spot with the Mets, where he played for the next four years.On July 29, 1996, Kent was traded to the Cleveland Indians. He stayed with the Indians for less than four months, when he was traded again to the San Francisco Giants on November 13, 1996.
Kent had some of the best years of his career while with the Giants. In 1999 he was selected for his first of five MLB All-Star Game appearances. The following year he was selected as the MLB Most Valuable Player and given his first of four Silver Slugger Awards. In 2002, Kent joined the Giants in the World Series, where they lost to the then named Anaheim Angels.
Following the 2002 season, Ken was granted free agency and signed with the Houston Astros on December 18, 2002. He played for the Astros for two seasons, before entering free agency again late in 2004.
On December 15, 2004, Kent signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he continues to play, currently starting for the Dodgers in the 2008 season.
Retirement
On January 21, 2009, news agencies reported that Jeff Kent was retiring from Major League Baseball. With more home runs then any second baseman to ever play in Major League Baseball, he is considered a strong contender for selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame.ESPN.com: Kent to retire; is hall of fame next? (January 21, 2009)-
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Jeff Kent Questions
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Is Jeff Kent a surefire first ballot Hall of Famer? 2 AnswersWell, as far as career achievements, most career homeruns by a 2nd baseman. Career Batting avg. of 2.902,461 career hits5 All Star gamesLost the World Series wi... read more
Do you think that Jeff Dunham is offensive? 6 AnswersThe humor is at once offensive, hilarious, and necessary. It is offensive to some non-terrorist Muslims who see it as stereotyping and demeaning to their reli... read more -
Jeff Kent Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Los Angeles Dodgers
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210
- Rookie Year: 1992


