Jeff Kent

2nd Baseman

Class of 2026

Jeff Kent

2nd Baseman

Class of 2026
No second baseman knocked more home runs than the California-born slugger who totaled 377 over his career.

Games

Birth year

About Jeff Kent

Jeff Kent spent the majority of his big league career at second. But on the all-time home run list among second basemen, Kent is alone in first.

Kent, the 2000 National League Most Valuable Player who played 17 big league seasons with six teams, was born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, Calif. He attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach before enrolling at the University of California-Berkeley, where he eventually starred after earning a roster spot as a walk-on. He was taken in the 20th round of the 1989 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays with the 523rd overall pick.

The Basics

Year inducted
2026
Birth Place
Bellflower, United States
Birth Year
1968

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
San Francisco Giants
Primary Position
2nd Baseman
Played For
Toronto Blue Jays
(1992)
New York Mets
(1992-1996)
Cleveland Indians
(1996)
San Francisco Giants
(1997-2002)
Houston Astros
(2003-2004)
Los Angeles Dodgers
(2005-2008)

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,298
At bats
8,498
Hits
2,461
Walks
801
Runs
1,320
Doubles
560
Triples
47
Home Runs
377
RBI
1,518
Stolen Bases
94
Batting Average
.290
Ops
.855
On Base %
.356
Slugging %
.500

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Orlando Cepeda

1st Baseman

Class of 1999

Orlando Cepeda

1st Baseman

Class of 1999
In 1967, Orlando Cepeda became the first unanimous National League MVP in 31 years.

Games

Birth year

About Orlando Cepeda

When a knee injury robbed Orlando Cepeda of most of the 1965 season, no one was sure he would ever return to his status as one of the game’s best players.

The Basics

Year inducted
1999
Birth Place
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Birth Year
1937
Died
2024, Concord California

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
San Francisco Giants
Primary Position
1st Baseman
Played For
San Francisco Giants
(1958-1966)
St. Louis Cardinals
(1966-1968)
Atlanta Braves
(1969-1972)
Oakland Athletics
(1972)
Boston Red Sox
(1973)
Kansas City Royals
(1974)

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,124
At bats
7,927
Hits
2,351
Walks
588
Runs
1,131
Doubles
417
Triples
27
Home Runs
379
RBI
1,365
Stolen Bases
142
Batting Average
.297
Ops
.849
On Base %
.350
Slugging %
.499

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Willie McCovey

1st Baseman

Class of 1986

Willie McCovey

1st Baseman

Class of 1986
Willie McCovey was one of the game's most feared power hitters of the 1960s.

Games

Birth year

About Willie McCovey

“Here’s a guy who is the most feared in baseball, but everyone pitches around him. If you let him bat 600 times and pitched to him instead of around him, he’d hit 80 home runs.” – Sparky Anderson

Willie McCovey burst on the scene in 1959, winning National League Rookie of the Year honors despite playing in just 52 games. By the time he retired in 1980, McCovey was a San Francisco legend.

“He could hit a ball farther than anyone I ever played with,” said teammate Willie Mays.

The Basics

Year inducted
1986
Birth Place
Mobile, United States
Birth Year
1938
Died
2018, Stanford California

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
San Francisco Giants
Primary Position
1st Baseman
Played For
San Francisco Giants
(1959-1973)
San Diego Padres
(1974-1976)
Oakland Athletics
(1976)
San Francisco Giants
(1977-1980)

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,588
At bats
8,197
Hits
2,211
Walks
1,345
Runs
1,229
Doubles
353
Triples
46
Home Runs
521
RBI
1,555
Stolen Bases
26
Batting Average
.270
Ops
.889
On Base %
.374
Slugging %
.515

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Willie Mays

Center Fielder

Class of 1979

Willie Mays

Center Fielder

Class of 1979
Willie Mays is considered by many to be among the best all-around players in baseball history.

Games

Birth year

About Willie Mays

“If somebody came up and hit .450, stole 100 bases and performed a miracle in the field every day, I’d still look you in the eye and say Willie was better.” – Leo Durocher

At age 16, Willie Mays joined the Birmingham Barons of the Negro American League. The New York Giants purchased his contract in 1950, and he was in center field at the Polo Grounds by the next season. Mays started off slowly, but got untracked and won the NL Rookie of the Year award, helping the Giants erase a 13-game deficit to tie the Dodgers at the end of the 1951 regular season.

The Basics

Year inducted
1979
Birth Place
Westfield, United States
Birth Year
1931
Died
2024, Bay Area California

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
San Francisco Giants
Primary Position
Center Fielder
Played For
Birmingham Black Barons
(1948)
New York Giants
(1951-1957)
San Francisco Giants
(1958-1972)
New York Mets
(1972-1973)

Career MLB Stats

Games
3,005
At bats
10,924
Hits
3,293
Walks
1,468
Runs
2,068
Doubles
525
Triples
141
Home Runs
660
RBI
1,909
Stolen Bases
339
Batting Average
.301
Ops
.940
On Base %
.384
Slugging %
.557

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Juan Marichal

Pitcher

Class of 1983

Juan Marichal

Pitcher

Class of 1983
Juan Marichal became the first native of the Dominican Republic to be elected to the Hall of Fame.

Games

Birth year

About Juan Marichal

"Put your club a run ahead in the later innings, and Marichal is the greatest pitcher I ever saw." – Alvin Dark

Juan Marichal made his major league debut for the Giants against the Phillies on July 19, 1960. He retired the first 19 batters, and carried a no-hitter two outs into the eighth inning, limiting the Phils to one hit en route to a 2-0, complete game victory with 12 strikeouts and just one walk. The 22-year-old right-hander would go 6-2 that year with a 2.66 ERA.

The Basics

Year inducted
1983
Birth Place
Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic
Birth Year
1937

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
San Francisco Giants
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
San Francisco Giants
(1960-1973)
Boston Red Sox
(1974)
Los Angeles Dodgers
(1975)

Career MLB Stats

Games
471
Wins
243
Losses
142
Winning %
.631
Saves
2
Hits
3,153
Walks
709
Runs
1,329
Games Started
457
Innings Pitched
3,507
Completed Games
244
Shutouts
52
Earned Runs
1,126
Strikeouts
2,303
ERA
2.89
WHIP
1.101

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Gaylord Perry

Pitcher

Class of 1991

Gaylord Perry

Pitcher

Class of 1991
Gaylord Perry became the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues.

Games

Birth year

About Gaylord Perry

“Gaylord was fantastic, simply fantastic. His contributions were even better than the records show, and they show plenty. He was such a great influence on the younger players. Perry was far and away the best pitcher in the American League.” – Gabe Paul.

Gaylord Perry's consistent excellence resulted in 314 victories, two Cy Young Awards and an incredible 5,350 innings pitched. He was the first to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues, winning in 1972 with the Indians and in 1978 with the Padres. He mixed an outstanding fastball and curve with a spitball, real or imagined.

The Basics

Year inducted
1991
Birth Place
Williamston, United States
Birth Year
1938
Died
2022, Gaffney South Carolina

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
San Francisco Giants
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
San Francisco Giants
(1962-1971)
Cleveland Indians
(1972-1975)
Texas Rangers
(1975-1977)
Texas Rangers
(1980)
San Diego Padres
(1978-1979)
New York Yankees
(1980)
Atlanta Braves
(1981)
Seattle Mariners
(1982-1983)
Kansas City Royals
(1983)

Career MLB Stats

Games
777
Wins
314
Losses
265
Winning %
.542
Saves
10
Hits
4,938
Walks
1,379
Runs
2,128
Games Started
690
Innings Pitched
5,350
Completed Games
303
Shutouts
53
Earned Runs
1,846
Strikeouts
3,534
ERA
3.11
WHIP
1.181

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