Contemporary Era
Jeff Kent elected to baseball hall of fame class of 2026
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Jeff Kent has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, receiving 14 of 16 votes announced Sunday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. The former second baseman, known for his power hitting, will join the Class of 2026 after topping out at 46.5% in BBWAA voting. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens each received fewer than five votes, making them ineligible for the next ballot until 2031.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame unveiled its Contemporary Baseball Era ballot on Monday, featuring eight players whose primary contributions came since 1980. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and the late Fernando Valenzuela are up for consideration by a 16-member committee. A candidate needs 12 votes, or 75%, for election to the 2026 class, with results announced on December 7.