I have no hard evidence Jeff Kent is/was a juicer, just my observation, quick to scuffle, square head, solid muscle, and a little too eager to deny rumors. His numbers are as rock solid as his abs. From 1997-2005 he drove in more than 90 runs per season, unprecedented, 128 in 1998 was his career best, finished his career with 1,518 ribbies, this while playing traditionally not an offensive position, secondbase. In 2002 Jeff hit more homers than during any other year of his career, 37. Kent was never flashy with the leather, but made the routine plays. He’d never win a congeniality award. He was the best offensive secondbaseman of his era, ending his career with 351 home runs while playing secondbase, 74 more than Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. Kent hit a total of 377 home runs, 560 doubles, scored 1,320 runs, while batting .290 over his 17 year career. Jeff Kent was a five time All Star, four times he won Silver Sluggers, and was the National League MVP in 2000.
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Kent no fan of gay marriage
Free agent Jeff Kent has a thing against gay marriage. So much so, he’s willing to put his money where his mouth his.
He’s putting up 15 grand of his own money towards the cause of stopping Proposition 8 in California. Prop 8 would ban same-sex marriages in the state. Kent, by the way, isn’t a resident of the state (his official residence is in Austin, TX) but did play the bulk of his career with the Giants and the Dodgers.
A hotly contested battle, around $30 million has been spent from both sides. The latest poll shows Californians oppose the ban 49% to 45%.
Frank Schubert, who manages the Yes-on-8 campaign, did his best to butter up Kent.
He has had a stellar career and will no doubt one day be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I wish the Giants had kept Kent and traded Barry Bonds.
Come on Frank, don’t alienate your base.