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Perez
Kansas City Royals·C·Age 35·15th Season
Last updated: March 28, 2026
HOF Score
57.4
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season2016
2817
3418
3520
4121
4522
4923
5324
5725
5726
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 57
WAR BY Season
2026
1 GP
2025
155 GP
2024
158 GP
2023
140 GP
2022
114 GP
2021
161 GP
2020
37 GP
2018
129 GP
2017
129 GP
MILESTONE Tracker
2,000 Hits1,712 / 2,000
~2029 season
400 Home Runs303 / 400
2031 season
2,500 Hits1,712 / 2,500
2033 season
1,500 RBI1,016 / 1,500
2033 season
500 Home Runs303 / 500
2036 season
3,000 Hits1,712 / 3,000
2037 season
HOF Comparisons
At Age 35| Player | WAR | HR | AVG | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salvador Perez Active · 2026 | 35.5 | 303 | .264 | 2× MVP |
Willie Mays HOF · At age 35 | 108.6 | 414 | — | 2× MVP |
Hank Aaron HOF · At age 35 | 107.4 | 442 | — | 1× MVP |
Babe Ruth HOF · At age 35 | 153.8 | 614 | — | 1× MVP |
Ted Williams HOF · At age 35 | 97.4 | 366 | — | 2× MVP |
Mickey Mantle HOF · At age 35 | 102.8 | 514 | — | 3× MVP |
Ken Griffey Jr HOF · At age 35 | 75.8 | 565 | — | 1× MVP |
Derek Jeter HOF · At age 35 | 66.8 | 216 | — | 0× MVP |
Cal Ripken Jr HOF · At age 35 | 88.4 | 386 | — | 2× MVP |
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THE Verdict
Perez'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.