Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent prepared for Hall of Fame induction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent are set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this Sunday in Cooperstown, New York. Beltrán, who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball, recalls a prediction from George Brett about his future as a Hall of Famer. Jones, known for his defensive skills, faced a challenging path to induction after struggling on the ballot early in his career. Kent, a five-time All-Star, was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee after failing to secure sufficient votes during his time on the BBWAA ballot. The trio reflects on their journeys to this significant milestone and the validation they feel from peers in the Hall.
- •Beltrán earned 84.2% of the vote in his fourth year of eligibility.
- •Jones reached 78.4% of the vote on his ninth attempt.
- •Kent was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December 2025.
- •Beltrán recalls a supportive prediction from George Brett in 1999.
- •Induction ceremony takes place in Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent reflect on Hall of Fame road ahead of induction
"Carlos Beltrán was destined for the Baseball Hall of Fame even before he played a full season in the major leagues. At least that’s what Kansas City Royals great George Brett thought. On the eve of his induction, Beltrán recounted a story from 1999 when the Royals visited Cooperstown and Brett introduced him to Hall of Famer — and fellow Puerto Rican — Orlando Cepeda.
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