Beltrán, Jones and Kent inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 27, 2026, alongside Jeff Kent. The ceremony was attended by around 12,000 fans, marking a historic gathering of Hall of Famers. Jones praised his homeland of Curaçao, while Beltrán expressed gratitude to Puerto Rico. Both players acknowledged their influences and the paths that led them to this achievement, with Beltrán mentioning his time with the New York Mets and Jones honoring his late father. Kent had a tearful moment reflecting on his family’s support and his baseball journey.
- •Ceremony held in Cooperstown attended by 12,000 fans.
- •Jones is the first Hall of Famer from Curaçao.
- •Beltrán emphasized representing Puerto Rico during his career.
- •Kent reflected emotionally on family support and his baseball journey.
- •Beltrán and Jones recognized their legacies and influences.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Beltrán, Jones and Kent pay tribute to home and family during Baseball Hall of Fame inductions
- 11:46 PMAssociated Press — Beltrán, Jones and Kent pay tribute to home and family during Baseball Hall of Fame inductions - AP News
"Puerto Rico and Curaçao may be small islands, but the support they showed was massive as elite center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Both joined slugging second baseman Jeff Kent as the newest …
"Beltrán and Jones joined Jeff Kent as the newest members before an estimated crowd of 12,000 fans in Cooperstown, with 57 other Hall of Famers on stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:01 AMBeltrán, Jones and Kent pay tribute to home and family during Baseball Hall of Fame inductions
Beltrán and Jones joined Jeff Kent as the newest members before an estimated crowd of 12,000 fans in Cooperstown, with 57 other Hall of Famers on stage.
- Associated PressJul 26, 2026, 11:46 PMBeltrán, Jones and Kent pay tribute to home and family during Baseball Hall of Fame inductions - AP News
Puerto Rico and Curaçao may be small islands, but the support they showed was massive as elite center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Both joined slugging second baseman Jeff Kent as the newest …
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