Jeff Kent to Hang it Up

Jeff Kent has decided to hang it up after 17 seasons in the bigs, the last four of which were spent with the Dodgers. The official announcement is expected to be Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Kent finishes his career with 377 home runs, 1,518 RBI and a .290 batting average.

The 5-time All-Star was the 2000 NL MVP while with the Giants, and also played for the Blue Jays, Mets, Indians, and Astros.

Though he doesn't have the fielding reputation of 9-time Gold Glove winner Ryne Sandberg, his offensive numbers dwarf that of the Cubs' Hall of Fame entrant, and could lead to enshrinement in Cooperstown one day.