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Ramírez
Cleveland Guardians·3B·Age 33·14th Season
Last updated: March 28, 2026
HOF Score
60.1
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season1516
2517
3418
3719
3920
4321
4722
5123
5524
5825
5826
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 58
WAR BY Season
2026
2 GP
2025
5.4
2024
6.8
2023
6.2
2022
6.7
2021
4.8
2020
2.5
2019
3.6
2018
8.0
MILESTONE Tracker
300 Stolen Bases288 / 300
2027 season
1,000 RBI951 / 1,000
2027 season
300 Home Runs285 / 300
2027 season
60 Career WAR56 / 60
2027 season
2,000 Hits1,669 / 2,000
~2029 season
75 Career WAR56 / 75
2031 season
HOF Comparisons
At Age 33| Player | WAR | HR | AVG | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
José Ramírez Active · 2026 | 57.6 | 285 | .279 | 0× MVP |
Willie Mays HOF · At age 32 | 79.4 | 334 | — | 2× MVP |
Hank Aaron HOF · At age 32 | 83.8 | 328 | — | 1× MVP |
Babe Ruth HOF · At age 32 | 120.4 | 467 | — | 1× MVP |
Ted Williams HOF · At age 32 | 76.8 | 266 | — | 2× MVP |
Mickey Mantle HOF · At age 32 | 88.6 | 396 | — | 3× MVP |
Ken Griffey Jr HOF · At age 32 | 71.6 | 468 | — | 1× MVP |
Derek Jeter HOF · At age 32 | 55.4 | 157 | — | 0× MVP |
Cal Ripken Jr HOF · At age 32 | 77.8 | 325 | — | 2× MVP |
THE Verdict
Ramírez's case sits in contested territory. The raw numbers are impressive but fall short of traditional HOF benchmarks. A sustained run of All-Star caliber seasons would shift the narrative significantly.
