Which former Giants beat writer will be handing Jeff Kent his Hall of Fame plaque?
Jeff Kent joins the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026, sparking speculation over who will present his plaque during the upcoming induction ceremony.
Coverage (5)
- From Cepeda to Kent: Why this Giants Hall of Fame celebration is different The San Francisco Standard · 48d ago
- Inductions of Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent Highlight Hall of Fame Weekend 2026, July 24-27 Baseball Hall of Fame · 48d ago
- San Francisco Giants legend to be enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend KRON4 · 48d ago
- A Hall of Fame Sliders with the Class of 2026 — Beltrán, Jones and Kent The New York Times · 48d ago
- Which former Giants beat writer will be handing Jeff Kent his Hall of Fame plaque? San Francisco Chronicle · 48d ago
What happened
Jeff Kent is scheduled to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, alongside fellow inductees Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones. The induction festivities run from July 24 through July 27, 2026.
Coverage from the San Francisco Chronicle, The San Francisco Standard, and other outlets highlights the specific question of which former Giants beat writer will present Kent with his plaque. Reporting from The New York Times and the Baseball Hall of Fame notes the significance of the 2026 class and the distinct nature of this year’s celebrations.
Observers are waiting to see if a formal announcement will identify the presenter before the ceremony concludes. Coverage does not yet specify which individual will ultimately deliver the plaque.
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Questions people are asking
Who are the other members of the 2026 Hall of Fame class?
The 2026 class includes Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent.
When does the Hall of Fame induction take place?
The induction weekend is scheduled for July 24–27, 2026.
Has the presenter for Jeff Kent’s plaque been named?
Coverage does not yet specify the identity of the person presenting Kent's plaque.
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