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Verlander

Hall of Fame Probability & HOF Score

Detroit Tigers·P·Age 43·21th Season
Last updated: November 11, 2026
HOF Score
86.6
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
266-159
W-L Record
3.330
Career ERA
3,554
Strikeouts
3571
Inn. Pitched
81.7
Career WAR
5× MVP
Awards

SCORE Breakdown

5 Dimensions
Career Value30% weight
9081.7 WAR · HOF target: 55 (fallback)
Milestone Progress25% weight
96.482 WAR ✓ · 266 W · 3K K ✓
Awards & Selections20% weight
1005× MVP, 13× AS, 3× CY
Peak Performance15% weight
82Best 5yr WAR: 31.8 · HOF avg: 40.6
Longevity10% weight
32.521 seasons · 511 GP · 6 quality seasons · 2 inj. seasons

SCORE History

By Season
25
16
33
17
41
18
49
19
49
20
54
22
57
23
57
24
59
25
59
26
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 59

WAR BY Season

2026
1 GP
2025
2.4
2024
1.0
2023
3.2
2022
6.0
2020
1 GP
2019
7.4
2018
6.4
2017
5.4

MILESTONE Tracker

300 Pitcher Wins266 / 300
~2029 season
100 Career WAR82 / 100
2031 season

HALL OF FAME Comparisons

At Age 43
PlayerWARWERAAwards
Justin Verlander
Active · 2026
81.72663.3305× MVP
Nolan Ryan
HOF · At age 35
67.403.040× MVP
Tony Gwynn
HOF · At age 35
64.200.000× MVP
Willie Mays
HOF · At age 35
108.600.002× MVP
Hank Aaron
HOF · At age 35
107.400.001× MVP
Derek Jeter
HOF · At age 35
66.800.000× MVP
Cal Ripken Jr
HOF · At age 35
88.400.002× MVP
Frank Robinson
HOF · At age 35
98.800.002× MVP
Mike Schmidt
HOF · At age 35
97.600.003× MVP

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JUSTIN VERLANDER
DET · P · Age 43 · 21th Season
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86.6
HOF Score
WAR
81.7
W
266
ERA
3.330
MVP
5×
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THE Verdict

Will Justin Verlander make the Hall of Fame?

Verlander is building a credible Cooperstown case. His 81.7 WAR is on a strong trajectory, and continued elite production over the next several seasons will make the argument airtight. The door is open — but the work isn't done.

What is Justin Verlander's HOF Score?

Justin Verlander's current HOF Score is 86.6 out of 100, placing them in the “↑ On Track” tier. The score is calculated from 5 dimensions: Career Value (30%), Milestone Progress (25%), Awards & Selections (20%), Peak Performance (15%), and Longevity (10%).

Quick Facts
Full NameJustin Verlander
Age43
Debut2005
Seasons21
SportMLB
Born🇺🇸 USA
Score Breakdown
Career Value90
Milestone Progress96.4
Awards & Selections100
Peak Performance82
Longevity32.5
Nearest Milestones
300 Pitcher Wins89%
100 WAR82%

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