PUZZLING: Jeff Kent in Hall of Fame—How MLB Committee DECIDES Against Bonds and Clemens

Baseball’s Hall of Fame sees a surprise shakeup as Jeff Kent earns his place among the immortals. Is the Contemporary Era committee missing the mark by leaving out legends like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Gary Sheffield? Sully and guest Jeff Carr unpack Kent’s career, debate the criteria behind recent inductions, and question why some steroid-era icons remain on the outside looking in. Key topics include Jeff Kent’s impact as a power-hitting second baseman, contrasting his legacy with players like Dale Murphy, Carlos Delgado, and Fernando Valenzuela. The conversation also explores Hall of Fame voting politics, the overlooked influence of PEDs, and future prospects for controversial candidates like Pete Rose and Joey Votto. With next year’s ballot lacking star power, will the Hall’s standards shift even further? Don’t miss this candid breakdown of Cooperstown’s evolving credentials. Follow Locked on Reds on Twitter @LockedOnReds Check out the In Memoriam Video - https://youtu.be/ISl3VGJmjrc?si=-06A-KejhbjQp4X7 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our members-only Discord , and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.