Overview
- Kent made the remarks during KNBR’s call of the Giants’ spring game against the Cubs in Scottsdale on Sunday, reacting in the second inning when the play was brought up.
- He used profane language while recounting Rodriguez sliding past second base to break up a double play, saying he expected better from a fellow middle infielder.
- Kent said the collision hurt his knee and sidelined him for about a month during a peak stretch of his season.
- Before the injury in June 1998, he was batting .448 with two home runs and 13 RBIs over his previous eight games.
- A clip posted by Jomboy Media spread widely online, as coverage noted Kent’s recent Hall of Fame election and the Giants’ plan to retire his No. 21 on August 29.