The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the team cap logos that will appear on the plaques of its newest inductees: Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent. This designation reflects the team with which each player made his most indelible contributions during their Major League Baseball careers.
Carlos Beltrán will enter the Hall of Fame wearing a New York Mets cap on his plaque. Though Beltrán played for seven different teams during his 20-year MLB career, his tenure with the Mets from 2005 to 2011 marked the most productive and memorable stretch. He was a five-time All-Star during his time in New York and helped lead the Mets to the 2006 National League Championship Series. Known for his combination of power, speed, and defense, Beltrán posted some of the best numbers of his career with the franchise.
Andruw Jones will be enshrined with an Atlanta Braves cap. Jones spent the first 12 seasons of his 17-year career with Atlanta, earning 10 Gold Glove Awards and five All-Star selections as one of the game’s elite center fielders. His defensive prowess and significant offensive contributions played a key role during the Braves’ postseason runs in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Jones is widely regarded as one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball history.
Jeff Kent’s plaque will feature a San Francisco Giants cap. Kent played six seasons with the Giants from 1997 to 2002, during which time he earned four of his five career All-Star selections and won the National League MVP award in 2000. Teaming with Barry Bonds, Kent provided consistent offensive production, particularly in the heart of the Giants’ lineup. He remains among the most productive offensive second basemen in MLB history.
The cap selection is made by Hall of Fame officials in consultation with the inductees, taking into account their wishes, statistical achievements, and historical impact with each team. The plaques featuring these cap choices will be unveiled at the Hall’s induction ceremony later this year in Cooperstown, New York.
