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flag Jeff Kent, a 2000 NL MVP and all-time home run leader at second base, was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.

flag Jeff Kent has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, receiving 14 of 16 votes, becoming the first member of the 2026 class. flag A 17-year MLB veteran and 2000 NL MVP with the Giants, Kent retired as the all-time home run leader among second basemen with 377, surpassing previous offensive expectations at the position. flag Though he never reached the 75% threshold on the BBWAA ballot over ten years, the committee’s decision reflects evolving standards in evaluating peak performance and position-adjusted value. flag His induction on July 26, 2026, marks a milestone for second basemen and signals a shift in Hall of Fame voting. flag Players receiving fewer than five votes, including Bonds and Clemens, will not be eligible again until 2031.

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