Giants retire Jeff Kent No. 21 in rainout makeup

Jeff Kent’s No. 21 retirement ceremony at Oracle Park concluded a season centered on his Hall of Fame induction and Giants legacy, with Dusty Baker and Barry Bonds among attendees. Kent reflected on his relationship with Bonds, noting a dugout dust-up helped push both players to higher performance and recognizing Bonds’ influence on the offense that shaped his career. He spoke emotionally about his son Kaeden, who recently joined the Giants organization and homered twice in the minor leagues, and he said he is proud but wary of living in his child’s shadow. The ceremony was delayed to accommodate a rainout makeup doubleheader, and included a ceremonial first pitch and a posthumous nod to Giants greats, marking the 13th jersey officially retired by the franchise. Kent’s remarks celebrated the team culture and mentors like Dusty Baker, as fans and former teammates celebrated a career largely spent in San Francisco, including a 2000 MVP season. The broader narrative ties his Hall of Fame recognition to the Giants’ tradition of honoring franchise legends.