Jeff Kent Biography

Jeff Kent-born Jeffrey Franklin Kent is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2008 for the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kent won the National League Most Valuable Player award in 2000 with the San Francisco Giants and is the all-time leader in home runs among second basemen. He drove in 90 or more runs from 1997 to 2005. Kent is a five-time All-Star, and his 560 career doubles put him in 30th on the all-time doubles list.

Jeff Kent Age

Kent is 53 years old as of 2021. Jeffrey Franklin Kent was born on March 7th, 1968 in Bellflower, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on March 7th every year. His birth sign is Pisces.

Jeff Kent Height and Weight

Jeff measures a standing height of 6 feet 1 inch tall which is equivalent to 1.85 meters. Kent also weighs 83 kilograms which is equivalent to 185 lbs. He additionally has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. However, his other body measurements are currently under review and will soon be updated.

Jeff Kent Education

Born in Bellflower, California, Kent graduated from Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California, where he has kicked off the baseball team after clashing with his coach over a position change. Kent played college baseball at UC Berkeley, and in 1988 he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Jeff Kent Family, Parents, and Siblings

Kent was born and raised by his parents in Bellflower, California. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Jeff’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jeff Kent Wife and Children

Kent and his wife Dana reside near Austin, Texas, where they raise their four children, a daughter, and three sons. He also owns the 4,000-acre (1,600 ha) “Diamond K” cattle ranch near Tilden, Texas. In 2008, Kent purchased the Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood, Texas. Kent also owns Kent Powersports, a chain of motorcycle and ATV dealerships.

Jeff Kent Salary

Details concerning his annual earnings as well as his pay per contract are currently unavailable. This information is currently under review and will soon be updated.

Jeff Kent Net Worth

Kent’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a baseball player. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Jeff has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jeff Kent Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kent

Jeff Kent Wiki

Full Names: Jeffrey Franklin Kent
Popular As: Jeff Kent
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: former professional baseball second baseman
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jeff Kent Birthday

Age / How Old?: 53 years old as of 2021
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Birth: March 7th, 1968
Place of Birth: Bellflower, California, United States
Birthday: March 7th

Jeff Kent Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 1 inch
Weight: 185 lbs
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Shoe Size: Not Available
Biceps Size: Not Available
Chest Size: Not Available
Waist Size: Not Available
Hip Size: Not Available

Jeff Kent Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Wife / Spouse: Married to Dana
Children: a daughter, and three sons

Jeff Kent Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: Under Review
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Professional Baseball Player

Jeff Kent Career

On December 14, 2004, he signed a $21 million contract for three years with his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kent had a good 2005 season, leading the Dodgers in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and RBI (.289, .377, .512, 100, 160, 36, 29, and 105 respectively).

While missing games early on in the 2006 season because of an oblique injury, he came back late in the season and helped the Dodgers reach the postseason.

After the 2005 season, Kent signed an extension that would take him to the 2008 season. Following 2008, Kent announced his retirement from baseball on January 22, 2009.

In 2298 games over 17 seasons, Kent posted a .290 batting average (2461-for-8498) with 1320 runs, 560 doubles, 47 triples, 377 home runs, 1518 RBI, 94 stolen bases, 801 bases on balls, .356 on-base percentage, and a .500 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .978 fielding percentage. In 49 postseason games, he hit .276 (47-for-170) with 25 runs, 11 doubles, 9 home runs, 23 RBI, and 13 walks. Kent hit 351 home runs as a second baseman, the most in MLB history in either league.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jeff Kent

Who is Jeff?

Jeffrey Franklin Kent is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2008 for the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

How old is Jeff?

Jeffrey Franklin Kent was born on March 7th, 1968 in Bellflower, California, United States.

How tall is Jeff?

Jeff measures a standing height of 6 feet 1 inch tall which is equivalent to 1.85 meters.

Is Jeff married?

How much is Jeff worth?

Kent’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a baseball player. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Jeff has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

How much does Jeff make?