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Jeff Kent elected to baseball hall of fame by era committee
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The Contemporary Baseball Era committee has elected Jeff Kent to the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, receiving 14 of 16 votes. Kent was the only player to reach the 75% threshold on a ballot that included Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, who fell short with fewer than five votes each. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon expressed disagreement with the committee's decision.
Former pitcher Roger Clemens met with Milwaukee Brewers players and staff during a weekend series against the Houston Astros. He spoke to the team and held private conversations with several pitchers.
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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.