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Hall of Fame Probability & HOF Score
New York Yankees·P·Age 35·13th Season
Last updated: July 21, 2026
HOF Score
48.8
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season916
1617
2418
3119
3320
3821
4022
4223
4424
4426
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 44
WAR BY Season
2026
10 GP
2024
2.2
2023
3.2
2022
3.6
2021
5.2
2020
2.6
2019
7.4
2018
5.4
2017
3.0
MILESTONE Tracker
HALL OF FAME Comparisons
At Age 35| Player | WAR | W | ERA | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerrit Cole Active · 2026 | 42.6 | 156 | 3.200 | 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 |
THE Verdict
Will Gerrit Cole make the Hall of Fame?
Cole 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 Gerrit Cole's HOF Score?
Gerrit Cole's current HOF Score is 48.8 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%).
