Beltrán, Jones and Kent inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

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.

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