The Baseball Hall of Fame announced their Contemporary Era Committee votes this evening which saw former Blue Jay Jeff Kent voted in.
Another former Blue Jay in Carlos Delgado which fans were hoping would finally get voted in fell short once again as he received 9 out of 16 votes.
Jeff Kent is voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
The votes were announced for the Hall of Fame tonight and it was announced that Kent was the only member to received enough votes to be inducted with 14 out of 16.
Congratulations to Jeff Kent on being elected to the
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The 5x All-Star, 4x Silver Slugger and MVP began his Hall of Fame career in Toronto.
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Through out his career, Kent was a five time all-star, four time Silver Slugger and NL MVP in 2000.
Kent also holds the record for most home runs hit by a second baseman with 377.
Hall of Famer Jeff Kent is the all-time
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leader in home runs by a second baseman!
His first one came right here in Toronto
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Most fans remember Kent for his time with the San Francisco Giants but he was actually drafted by the Blue Jays back in the 20th round of the 1989 draft.
Kent went on to make his MLB debut with the Blue Jays in 1992 and would play in 65 games as he finished with 8 home runs and 35 RBIs in that time before being traded to the New York Mets.
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