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Contemporary Committee Elects Jeff Kent to Hall of Fame With 14 Votes

A new five-vote minimum rules Bonds, Clemens, Sheffield and Valenzuela out of the next committee ballot.

Los Angeles Dodgers Jeff Kent hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2008
Jeff Kent and San Francisco Giants teammate Barry Bonds celebrate Kent's three-run homer against the Padres in San Diego, in this June 4, 2002 photo.
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Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Former player Roger Clemens acknowledges fans before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankeesat Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Kent was the lone selection from eight candidates, earning 14 of 16 votes, and will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 26, 2026 alongside any BBWAA electees.
  • Carlos Delgado received nine votes, while Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy each drew six.
  • Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela received fewer than five votes and are ineligible for the 2028 players ballot, with the earliest return in 2031 under the new rule.
  • The 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Committee requires 12 votes for election, and each voter may select up to three candidates.
  • Kent peaked at 46.5% on the BBWAA ballot over 10 years and was a five-time All-Star, the 2000 NL MVP, and the all-time home run leader among second basemen.