Jeff Kent is an American Former Baseball Player. He played as a second baseman. He spent 17 seasons playing in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2008.
During his career, he played for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $40 million from all of his income sources as of 2025(source). He is of American White Ethnicity. His religious faith is in the Christian religion.
Wife, Parents & Children
According to the reports, he is married now. His wife’s name is Dana Kent. He has a daughter and three sons named Kaeden Kent, Colton Ryan Kent, Lauren Elizabeth Kent, and Hunter Franklin Kent.
He was born to his American parents. His mother’s name is Mrs Sherry Kent, and his father’s name is Mr Alan Kent. His siblings’ information is not updated yet.
Age, Height & Weight
As per reports, he is 57 years old as of 2025. He is 6 feet 2 inches (185m) in height, and his weight is approximately 210 pounds (95 kg) during his playing career. He has light brown hair, and his eyes are also brown.
Early Life & Educational Details
He was born on 7 March 1968 in Bellflower, California, United States. He finished high school at Edison High in Huntington Beach, California. As a junior, he was picked as one of the top players in Orange County.
After that, he played in American Legion and Connie Mack baseball leagues, which helped him earn a college scholarship. He played baseball at UC Berkeley from 1987 to 1989.
In 1988, he took part in summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers and also played in the College World Series. During his junior year, he broke his wrist, which ended his season early and made scouts lose interest.
Career Details
He was picked in the 20th round of the 1989 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. After playing three years in the minor leagues, he joined their spring training in 1992.
He made his MLB debut on April 12 against the Orioles and got a double in his very first at-bat. On August 27, 1992, he was traded to the Mets in exchange for pitcher David Cone, as Toronto strengthened their pitching for a World Series push.
Even though he was traded, he still received a World Series ring. His career really started to shine after he joined San Francisco in 1997.
He was placed in the lineup right after Barry Bonds, and with the manager’s trust, he finally hit his stride — finishing the season with a .250 average, 29 homers, and 121 RBIs.
In 2002, he had another amazing season for a second baseman, with 37 home runs, 108 RBIs, a .313 batting average, and strong defence. On December 14, 2004, he signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
After 2005, he extended his contract through 2008. When that season ended, he retired on January 22, 2009.
He was chosen for the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee during the 2026 voting, which was announced on December 7, 2025.
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