Jeff Kent, the best offensive 2B of all time, made the call to hang up his cleats today.
So the question is, is he a Hall of Famer?
Now a 377 HRs, 1,518 RBI, a .290 BA and a .500 Slg are pretty good. Damn good for a 2B in a time when those numbers just didn't happen for 2B. And 5 All Star appearances and one MVP award (that probably should have gone to Bonds, but oh well) look damn good. So I guess so. I don't think he was Rogers Hornsby good, but he was definitely Ryne Sandberg "change what people think of a second baseman" good. So congratulations on a wonderful career Mr. Kent, and best of luck to you when the voting comes.
Jeff Kent Retires after 17 years
