Episode 10: Jeff Kent with Steve Gardner

On today's podcast, Jim is joined by USA TODAY Sports reporter and Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) member Steve Gardner to breakdown down the resume of former MLB second baseman Jeff Kent.  First, Steve talks to us about the process he plans to take this winter when he fills out his first official Hall of Fame ballot (1:43). Next, we dive into the likability of both Kent and his fellow San Francisco Giant teammate Barry Bonds (7:01), discuss how despite superior offense numbers to Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, no one in their right mind would ever say Kent was a better player (19:13), and why owning the record for most career home runs by a 2nd baseman doesn't make Kent a lock to get into Cooperstown (24:58). Finally, we discuss how advanced metrics are not Kent's friend (35:49), before making a final call on whether or not Kent deserves to gain entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame (44:43).