Kaeden Kent is getting a chance this month that even his father never had.
The San Francisco Giants prospect is playing in the Arizona Fall League, a stage that did not exist when Jeff Kent was moving through pro ball and later building the career that ended with a Hall of Fame induction in July. For the younger Kent, though, it’s a valuable next step - and another chance to keep stacking reps while carrying one of the most recognizable baseball last names in the Giants’ orbit.
Kent’s path to San Francisco has already taken a few turns. The New York Yankees selected him in the third round of the 2025 MLB draft, then he ended up with the Giants earlier this year in the Heliot Ramos trade. That move brought the 23-year-old closer to the organization his father starred for over six seasons, including the year Jeff Kent won National League MVP honors.
A left-handed hitting infielder like his dad, Kent has opened the AFL with real momentum. Playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions with the rest of the Giants prospects, he’s been one of the team’s hottest bats through the first week.
In four games, he’s hitting .429/.429/.500 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base. He hasn’t walked in 14 plate appearances, but he’s also struck out just twice.
That start follows a strong 2026 season for Kent, who split time between the Yankees and Giants systems before finishing at High-A Eugene. Over 86 games, he hit .298/.350/.440 with eight home runs and 48 RBI.
He’s one of several San Francisco prospects in Arizona. The list also includes outfielder Dakota Jordan, infielder Dalton Wentz, and right-handed pitchers Miguel Medina, Alexander Fuentes, Drake George and Darrien Smith. Randy Rodriguez is there too, continuing his return from 2025 Tommy John surgery, with the Giants hoping he’ll be ready to pitch on opening day in 2027.
The Giants group is competing against players from the Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers.
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