Jeff Kent

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeff Kent
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 7, 1968(1968-03-07)
Age	56
Birthplace	Bellflower
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Pisces

Jeff Kent Biography

Jeff Kent is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California, United States. Five-time All-Star second baseman who retired in 2008 with 377 lifetime home runs.

He teamed with outfielder Barry Bonds to form a potent hitting duo for the San Francisco Giants.

Born in Bellflower, California, Kent graduated from Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California, where he was kicked off the baseball team after clashing with his coach over a position change. Kent played college baseball at UC Berkeley, and in 1988 he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Kent was selected in the 20th round of the 1989 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. After four seasons in the minor leagues, Kent was invited to spring training with the 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.

Married his high school sweetheart Dana; the couple had three children together.

Jeff Kent Net Worth

Jeff Kent is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Kent 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was once taken off his Edison High School baseball team because of an argument with his coach.

He drove in more than 90 runs each season for nine straight years, setting a record for second basemen.

Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2008 for the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jeff Kent height 6 feet 1 inches Jeff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jeff Kent Dating?

According to our records, Jeff Kent married to Dana Kent. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Kent’s is not dating anyone.

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Kent’s contributions were recognized in 2000 (33 HR, 125 RBI, .334 BA, and a .986 fielding percentage) with the National League MVP Award, beating out teammate and perennial MVP candidate Barry Bonds. Despite the fact that Bonds overshadowed Kent in almost every offensive category, it was Kent’s clutch hitting in RBI spots that won many games for the Giants that year, and ultimately won him the award. The Giants finished first in the NL West at 97–65, but lost to the Mets in the National League Division Series 3–1.

Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff Kent celebrates birthday on March 7 of every year.

In addition, growing tension that had been developing between Kent and Bonds for years finally boiled over: a midseason fight in the Giants dugout was widely reported in 2002 and caught on television. The feud between the two was so bad, that at the end of the season, San Francisco Chronicle beat reporter Ray Ratto said of the two, “The one who lives longer will attend the other’s funeral, just to make sure he’s dead.” The departure of manager Dusty Baker also factored into Kent’s eventual decision to leave the Giants. Kent signed a two-year, $19.9 million deal with the Houston Astros, citing his desire to be closer to his family’s Texas ranch.

Why is Jeff Kent not in the Hall of Fame?

Kent is the best home run hitter at his position, yet he continues to fall well short of the 75% voting threshold necessary to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Did Jeff Kent ever win a World Series?

Kent would later receive a World Series ring by the Blue Jays. Kent’s time with the Mets was marked with some success and some failure. Although he batted well, particularly for a second baseman, the Mets were among the worst teams in the National League.

How long did Jeff Kent last on Survivor?

Jeff Kent joined Survivor’s 25th season, “Survivor: Philippines“. He survived eight episodes before Jeff Probst chopped Jeff Kent from the chopping block. The other contestants didn’t know that Jeff was a professional baseball player, which was part of Kent’s strategy.

How many Gold Gloves did Jeff Kent win?

Despite the sexiness of the home run record, it does not tell the story of Jeff Kent. That single stat leaves out the fact that he never won a Gold Glove , and was not recognized as a Silver Slugger at second base until he was 32.

How much did Jeff Kent make in his career?

PlayerEarnings Total
18| Jeff Kent 2nd Base 1989: R20, #521| $89,176,498
19| Sergio Romo Relief Pitcher 2005: R28, #852| $37,852,459
20| Jake Peavy Relief Pitcher 1999: R15, #472| $131,605,000
21| Freddy Sanchez 2nd Base 0: Undrafted| $32,417,000