Jeff Kent

Kent with the Dodgers in 2008.

Second baseman

Born: March 7, 1968 (age 48)
Bellflower, California

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

MLB debut

April 12, 1992, for the Toronto Blue Jays

Last MLB appearance

September 27, 2008, for the Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB statistics

.290

2,461

377

1,518

Teams

Career highlights and awards

5× All-Star (1999–2001, 2004, 2005)
NL MVP (2000)
4× Silver Slugger Award (2000–2002, 2005)

Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968, in Bellflower, California) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. Kent won the National League Most Valuable Player award in 2000 with the San Francisco Giants, and he is the all-time leader in home runs among second basemen. He drove in 90 or more runs from 1997 to 2005, a streak of run production for a second baseman which is a position typically known for its defense. Kent is a five-time All-Star, and his 560 career doubles put him tied for 21st on the all-time doubles list.

Born in Bellflower, California, Kent graduated from Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. Kent played at UC Berkeley prior to being drafted in the 20th round of the 1989 amateur draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Prior to attending college, Kent had a serious run-in with his Edison High School baseball coach; he was removed from the team as a result.

After four seasons in the minor leagues, Kent was invited to spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992 and made the opening day roster. He made his debut on April 12 against the Baltimore Orioles and recorded his first career hit (a double) in the 6th inning against José Mesa. He hit his first home run on April 14 against New York Yankees pitcher Lee Guetterman. He saw limited at-bats early in the season; however, an injury to starting third baseman Kelly Gruber granted Kent a more regular role in the line-up.

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