What is Kent Hrbek doing now?
What is Kent Hrbek doing now?
Kent Hrbek retired from playing baseball decades ago, but he still works for the Minnesota Twins — when he isn’t fishing, hunting or hanging out with his friends. Photos by Tracy Walsh Photography.
How old was Kent Hrbek when retired?
Hrbek only played 81 games in 1994. That was the season that ended early because of the players’ strike, and Hrbek, then at age 34, didn’t have the patience to sit it out. He officially retired from baseball on Aug. 13, 1995; the same date the Minnesota Twins retired his legendary number, 14.
Where did Kent Hrbek go to high school?
He hit the first home run in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 3, 1982 in an exhibition game against the Phillies. Fans knew Hrbek as an outstanding defensive player, perennial slugger, and charismatic hometown favorite. He attended Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minnesota.