Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent inducted into Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26, 2026. The ceremony took place at The Clark Sports Center in Middlefield, New York, in front of approximately 12,000 fans. Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, expressed gratitude to his family and fans during his speech, while Jones highlighted his journey as the first inductee from Curacao. Kent shared personal anecdotes and emotional moments reflecting on his life and career. The event marked a significant moment for the inductees, as they celebrated their achievements with family, friends, and fans.
- •Beltrán had 2,725 hits and 435 home runs over 20 MLB seasons.
- •Jones was the first inductee from Curacao, known for his defensive skills.
- •Kent recorded 2,461 hits and is among the top second basemen in MLB history.
- •The ceremony was attended by around 12,000 fans, less than previous years.
- •60 Hall of Famers were present, a record attendance for the event.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Beltrán, Jones and Kent pay tribute to home and family during Baseball Hall of Fame inductions
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- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Beltrán, Jones, Kent inducted into HOF
"An estimated crowd of 12,000 people watched Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent get inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 26, at The Clark Sports Center in the town of Middlefield. Although the attendance was smaller than many recent inductions, the fans there had a particular favorite in Beltrán. Puerto Ricans flags and New York Mets jerseys were the biggest ...
"Retired major league All-Star outfielders Carlos Beltran of Puerto Rico and Andruw Jones of Curacao and American second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Jones, 49, became the first player from Dutch territory Curacao inducted into the Hall after managing a Netherlands team in this year's World Baseball Classic that included his son.
"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. Jones’ speech was almost like a love letter to his home country of Curaçao.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:04 AMCarlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:33 PMBeltrán, Jones and Kent pay tribute to home and family during Baseball Hall of Fame inductions
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. Jones’ speech was almost like a love letter to his home country of Curaçao.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:30 PMCarlos Beltran, Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Beltran, Jones and Kent each spent part of their careers playing in New York
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:41 PMBeltran, Kent and Jones join Baseball Hall of Fame
Retired major league All-Star outfielders Carlos Beltran of Puerto Rico and Andruw Jones of Curacao and American second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Jones, 49, became the first player from Dutch territory Curacao inducted into the Hall after managing a Netherlands team in this year's World Baseball Classic that included his son.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:32 PMBeltrán, Jones, Kent inducted into HOF
An estimated crowd of 12,000 people watched Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent get inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 26, at The Clark Sports Center in the town of Middlefield. Although the attendance was smaller than many recent inductions, the fans there had a particular favorite in Beltrán. Puerto Ricans flags and New York Mets jerseys were the biggest ...
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