Giants Retire Jeff Kent's No. 21 at Oracle Park
The San Francisco Giants officially retired Jeff Kent's number 21, honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee and five-time All-Star in a ceremony.
The San Francisco Giants announced the retirement of Jeff Kent's number 21, adding another name to the franchise's honored list — making it the 15th number retired in franchise history.
Kent's résumé needs little embellishment: five All-Star selections, four Silver Slugger awards, the 2000 National League MVP, and a 2026 Hall of Fame induction. The Giants' official account framed the ceremony simply — "now, we honor" — which, for a player of Kent's standing, is about as understated as the sport gets.
The 15th number retired
Retiring a number is one of the few rituals baseball performs without irony, and Kent's place in that company is well-earned. The number 21 now joins fourteen others the franchise has chosen to take permanently out of circulation.
What to watch
The ceremony itself is the story here. No additional details about the event's timing or accompanying festivities were included in the club's announcement beyond the honor itself.
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