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Kimbrel
Hall of Fame Probability & HOF Score
New York Mets·P·Age 37·17th Season
Last updated: May 30, 2026
HOF Score
33.5
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season1216
1717
2118
2219
2320
2521
2822
3123
3324
3325
3426
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 34
WAR BY Season
2026
12 GP
2025
1 GP
2024
57 GP
2023
71 GP
2022
63 GP
2021
39 GP
2020
18 GP
2019
23 GP
2018
63 GP
MILESTONE Tracker
1,500 Strikeouts (P)1,295 / 1,500
~2029 season
2,000 Strikeouts (P)1,295 / 2,000
2036 season
100 Pitcher Wins56 / 100
2040 season
2,500 Strikeouts (P)1,295 / 2,500
2042 season
3,000 Strikeouts (P)1,295 / 3,000
2049 season
HALL OF FAME Comparisons
At Age 37| Player | WAR | W | ERA | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Craig Kimbrel Active · 2026 | 0.0 | 56 | 2.640 | 0× MVP |
Nolan Ryan HOF · At age 35 | 67.4 | 0 | 3.04 | 0× MVP |
Tony Gwynn HOF · At age 35 | 64.2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0× MVP |
Willie Mays HOF · At age 35 | 108.6 | 0 | 0.00 | 2× MVP |
Hank Aaron HOF · At age 35 | 107.4 | 0 | 0.00 | 1× MVP |
Derek Jeter HOF · At age 35 | 66.8 | 0 | 0.00 | 0× MVP |
Cal Ripken Jr HOF · At age 35 | 88.4 | 0 | 0.00 | 2× MVP |
Frank Robinson HOF · At age 35 | 98.8 | 0 | 0.00 | 2× MVP |
Mike Schmidt HOF · At age 35 | 97.6 | 0 | 0.00 | 3× MVP |
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THE Verdict
Will Craig Kimbrel make the Hall of Fame?
Kimbrel currently sits outside clear Hall of Fame consideration. An extended elite stretch — think multiple MVP-caliber seasons — would be needed to build a credible Cooperstown case.
What is Craig Kimbrel's HOF Score?
Craig Kimbrel's current HOF Score is 33.5 out of 100, placing them in the “✗ Unlikely” tier. The score is calculated from 5 dimensions: Career Value (30%), Milestone Progress (25%), Awards & Selections (20%), Peak Performance (15%), and Longevity (10%).