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BYRON
Buxton
Minnesota Twins·CF·Age 32·12th Season
Last updated: March 28, 2026
HOF Score
44.1
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season1416
2317
2418
2819
3020
3221
3522
3823
4124
4425
4426
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 44
WAR BY Season
2026
2 GP
2025
126 GP
2024
102 GP
2023
85 GP
2022
92 GP
2021
61 GP
2020
39 GP
2019
87 GP
2018
28 GP
MILESTONE Tracker
200 Home Runs168 / 200
~2029 season
40 Career WAR23 / 40
2036 season
300 Home Runs168 / 300
2036 season
1,500 Hits769 / 1,500
2038 season
50 Career WAR23 / 50
2041 season
1,000 RBI436 / 1,000
2042 season
HOF Comparisons
At Age 32| Player | WAR | HR | AVG | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Byron Buxton Active · 2026 | 22.8 | 168 | .248 | 2× 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 |
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THE Verdict
Buxton 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.