Jeff Kent

The Dodgers muddled through a forgettable 2005 season, but one bright spot was the play of off-season signee Jeff Kent. The former MVP turned in another strong season, cracking 29 homers with 105 RBI’s. While not garnering national attention, the consistent Kent has become baseball’s all-time leader for career homers by a second baseman. The Dodger roster may be in flux with a new general manager arriving, but Kent’s steady play at second base makes him one player L.A. can count on and build around in 2006.