Jeff Kent
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1992-2008)
Jeff Kent was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2008 for 6 teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 17 seasons. In 2,298 career games, he hit .290 with 2,461 hits, 377 home runs, and 1,518 RBI. Jeff Kent was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026 and was a 5-time All-Star, an MVP, and a 4-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 22,166.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-04-12
- Last Game
- 2008-09-27
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2026 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · MVP · 4× Silver Slugger
Full name: Jeffrey Franklin Kent
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,298 | 8,498 | 1,320 | 2,461 | 560 | 47 | 377 | 1,518 | 94 | 801 | 1,522 | .290 | .356 | .500 | .855 | 22,166 |
Career AVG .290 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.
Career OPS .855 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 65 | 192 | 36 | 46 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 2 | 20 | 47 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .322 (+1%) | .377 (+17%) | .699 (+10%) | 293.4 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 37 | 113 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 29 | .239 | .255 (-7%) | .322 (-10%) | .377 (+8%) | .699 (avg) | 293.4 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 140 | 496 | 65 | 134 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 80 | 4 | 30 | 88 | .270 | .265 (+2%) | .332 (-4%) | .403 (+10%) | .735 (+4%) | 317.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 107 | 415 | 53 | 121 | 24 | 5 | 14 | 68 | 1 | 23 | 84 | .292 | .269 (+8%) | .338 (+1%) | .424 (+12%) | .763 (+7%) | 504.2 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 125 | 472 | 65 | 131 | 22 | 3 | 20 | 65 | 3 | 29 | 89 | .278 | .266 (+4%) | .337 (-3%) | .417 (+11%) | .755 (+5%) | 354.9 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 89 | 335 | 45 | 97 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 39 | 4 | 21 | 56 | .290 | .269 (+7%) | .340 (-3%) | .426 (+2%) | .767 (avg) | -58.2 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 39 | 102 | 16 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 22 | .265 | .269 (-2%) | .340 (-4%) | .426 (-1%) | .767 (-2%) | -58.2 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | 155 | 580 | 90 | 145 | 38 | 2 | 29 | 121 | 11 | 48 | 133 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .336 (-6%) | .419 (+13%) | .756 (+4%) | 328.0 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | 137 | 526 | 94 | 156 | 37 | 3 | 31 | 128 | 9 | 48 | 110 | .297 | .266 (+11%) | .335 (+7%) | .420 (+32%) | .755 (+21%) | 2132.7 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | 138 | 511 | 86 | 148 | 40 | 2 | 23 | 101 | 13 | 61 | 112 | .290 | .271 (+7%) | .344 (+6%) | .433 (+18%) | .778 (+13%) | 1311.6 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | 159 | 587 | 114 | 196 | 41 | 7 | 33 | 125 | 12 | 90 | 107 | .334 | .270 (+23%) | .344 (+23%) | .437 (+36%) | .782 (+31%) | 4113.7 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | 159 | 607 | 84 | 181 | 49 | 6 | 22 | 106 | 7 | 65 | 96 | .298 | .263 (+13%) | .332 (+11%) | .426 (+19%) | .758 (+16%) | 1957.1 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | 152 | 623 | 102 | 195 | 42 | 2 | 37 | 108 | 5 | 52 | 101 | .313 | .261 (+20%) | .331 (+11%) | .416 (+36%) | .747 (+25%) | 3116.2 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 130 | 505 | 77 | 150 | 39 | 1 | 22 | 93 | 6 | 39 | 85 | .297 | .264 (+12%) | .332 (+6%) | .422 (+21%) | .754 (+14%) | 1367.2 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 145 | 540 | 96 | 156 | 34 | 8 | 27 | 107 | 7 | 49 | 96 | .289 | .266 (+9%) | .335 (+4%) | .427 (+24%) | .762 (+15%) | 1530.1 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | 149 | 553 | 100 | 160 | 36 | 0 | 29 | 105 | 6 | 72 | 85 | .289 | .264 (+9%) | .330 (+14%) | .418 (+22%) | .749 (+19%) | 2292.6 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 115 | 407 | 61 | 119 | 27 | 3 | 14 | 68 | 1 | 55 | 69 | .292 | .269 (+9%) | .336 (+14%) | .431 (+10%) | .768 (+12%) | 1145.4 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | 136 | 494 | 78 | 149 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 79 | 1 | 57 | 61 | .302 | .268 (+13%) | .335 (+12%) | .422 (+18%) | .758 (+15%) | 1621.9 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | 121 | 440 | 42 | 123 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 59 | 0 | 25 | 52 | .280 | .263 (+6%) | .333 (-2%) | .416 (avg) | .749 (-1%) | -58.2 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 2,298 | 8,498 | 1,320 | 2,461 | 560 | 47 | 377 | 1,518 | 94 | 801 | 1,522 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 22,505 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 170 | 25 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 37 | .276 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 |
| 2008 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .615 |
| 2004 | NLCS | HOU | 7 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | .240 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | HOU | 5 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | .227 |
| 2002 | NLCS | SFN | 5 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .263 |
| 2002 | NLDS1 | SFN | 5 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .263 |
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 7 | 29 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | .276 |
| 2000 | NLDS2 | SFN | 4 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .375 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | SFN | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .300 |
| 1996 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2297 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1149 | 4095 | 632 | 1184 | 174 | 730 | .289 |
| Away | 1148 | 4399 | 688 | 1277 | 203 | 787 | .290 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-27 | LAD | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-26 | LAD | SFG | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-25 | LAD | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-24 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-29 | LAD | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-08-28 | LAD | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-08-27 | LAD | WAS | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-26 | LAD | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-25 | LAD | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-24 | LAD | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 117 | 79 | 677 | 39 | 7 | 72 |
| 2B | 2034 | 1986 | 4016 | 5575 | 194 | 1261 |
| 3B | 157 | 149 | 120 | 299 | 34 | 29 |
| SS | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | 2B | 17 | 9 | 24 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | TOR | 3B | 49 | 43 | 33 | 74 | 10 | 3 |
| 1992 | NYN | 2B | 34 | 30 | 60 | 84 | 3 | 18 |
| 1992 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYN | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYN | 2B | 127 | 124 | 250 | 311 | 18 | 68 |
| 1993 | NYN | 3B | 12 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 1993 | NYN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | 2B | 107 | 107 | 222 | 337 | 14 | 76 |
| 1995 | NYN | 2B | 122 | 122 | 245 | 353 | 10 | 69 |
| 1996 | NYN | 3B | 89 | 89 | 75 | 184 | 21 | 19 |
| 1996 | CLE | 1B | 20 | 12 | 112 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| 1996 | CLE | 2B | 9 | 7 | 11 | 30 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | CLE | 3B | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | SFN | 1B | 13 | 8 | 80 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | SFN | 2B | 148 | 143 | 325 | 425 | 16 | 104 |
| 1998 | SFN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SFN | 2B | 134 | 134 | 278 | 404 | 20 | 87 |
| 1999 | SFN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | SFN | 2B | 133 | 132 | 279 | 326 | 10 | 90 |
| 2000 | SFN | 1B | 16 | 11 | 73 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | SFN | 2B | 150 | 146 | 302 | 394 | 10 | 96 |
| 2001 | SFN | 1B | 30 | 22 | 193 | 14 | 2 | 19 |
| 2001 | SFN | 2B | 140 | 134 | 269 | 390 | 9 | 91 |
| 2002 | SFN | 1B | 9 | 9 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | SFN | 2B | 149 | 142 | 293 | 411 | 16 | 113 |
| 2003 | HOU | 2B | 128 | 127 | 278 | 354 | 11 | 83 |
| 2004 | HOU | 2B | 139 | 138 | 276 | 374 | 7 | 74 |
| 2005 | LAN | 1B | 14 | 10 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 | LAN | 2B | 140 | 138 | 284 | 424 | 16 | 87 |
| 2006 | LAN | 1B | 9 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | LAN | 2B | 108 | 107 | 217 | 314 | 8 | 73 |
| 2007 | LAN | 2B | 133 | 132 | 235 | 328 | 14 | 76 |
| 2008 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | 2B | 116 | 114 | 168 | 279 | 11 | 53 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 116 |
| Second Base | 2034 |
| Third Base | 158 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2005 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 2002 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-06-29 |
| 2002 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 2001 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 2000 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2000 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2000 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1998 | Player of the Month | August |
| 1994 | Player of the Week | Week of 1994-04-16 |
Salary History
Jeff Kent's recorded salaries total $86,250,617 over 17 seasons, 1992 to 2008. Kent's career, 1992 to 2008, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAN | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | $9,814,117 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | $9,400,000 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $7,350,000 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | $7,500,000 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $5,750,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $3,400,000 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $2,625,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $1,960,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $710,000 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $437,500 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $195,000 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $86,250,617 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 18.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 18.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 135.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 1st | 392.0 | 448 | 22 |
| 1999 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 26th | 2.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 1998 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 56.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 80.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Jeff Kent: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Kent debuted on April 12, 1992 and played a final game on September 27, 2008. The team column moves through the Toronto Blue Jays (1992), the New York Mets (1992 through 1996), the Cleveland Indians (1996), the San Francisco Giants (1997 to 2002), the Houston Astros (2003 to 2004), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2005 to 2008). Kent, born on March 7, 1968, in Bellflower, CA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. Kent's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Franklin Kent.
In 2,298 games and 8,498 at bats, Kent batted .290 with 2,461 hits, along with 377 homers, 1,518 runs batted in, and 94 stolen bases. Kent got on base at a .356 rate and slugged .500 (.855 OPS). Measured against the leagues Kent played in, the .290 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 8.8% above the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Kent
- What years did Jeff Kent play?
- Jeff Kent played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2008.
- Was Jeff Kent a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Kent was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jeff Kent hit?
- Jeff Kent hit 377 career home runs with 2,461 hits.
- Is Jeff Kent in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Jeff Kent was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026.
- What teams did Jeff Kent play for?
- Jeff Kent played for 6 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1992), the New York Mets (1992–1996), the Cleveland Indians (1996), the San Francisco Giants (1997–2002), the Houston Astros (2003–2004), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2005–2008).
- How many MVP awards did Jeff Kent win?
- Jeff Kent won 1 MVP award, in 2000.
- What awards did Jeff Kent win?
- Jeff Kent won the MVP award (2000) and 4 Silver Slugger awards (2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005). He was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Jeff Kent's career stats?
- In 2,298 games, Jeff Kent had 2,461 hits, 377 home runs, 1,518 RBI, 1,320 runs, and 94 stolen bases, with a .290 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Kent earn in his career?
- Jeff Kent's recorded salaries total $86,250,617 over 17 seasons, 1992 to 2008. Kent's career, 1992 to 2008, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Jeff Kent's salary?
- Jeff Kent's last recorded salary was $9,000,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $10,000,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 2008.
- What position did Jeff Kent play?
- Jeff Kent played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Kent and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Kent was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Kent hit each season?
- Jeff Kent's home runs by season: 11 in 1992, 21 in 1993, 14 in 1994, 20 in 1995, 12 in 1996, 29 in 1997, 31 in 1998, 23 in 1999, 33 in 2000, 22 in 2001, 37 in 2002, 22 in 2003, 27 in 2004, 29 in 2005, 14 in 2006, 20 in 2007, and 12 in 2008. His most in one season was 37, in 2002.
- What was Jeff Kent's career batting average?
- Jeff Kent batted .290 over his career, with 2,461 hits in 8,498 at bats.