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Santana
Arizona Diamondbacks·1B·Age 39·17th Season
Last updated: March 28, 2026
HOF Score
43.8
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season1516
2217
2718
3119
3220
3621
3722
3923
4224
4425
4426
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 44
WAR BY Season
2026
2 GP
2025
116 GP
2024
150 GP
2023
94 GP
2022
52 GP
2021
158 GP
2020
60 GP
2019
158 GP
2018
161 GP
MILESTONE Tracker
2,000 Hits1,880 / 2,000
~2028 season
400 Home Runs335 / 400
2030 season
1,500 RBI1,136 / 1,500
2032 season
2,500 Hits1,880 / 2,500
2032 season
500 Home Runs335 / 500
2035 season
3,000 Hits1,880 / 3,000
2037 season
HOF Comparisons
At Age 39| Player | WAR | HR | AVG | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carlos Santana Active · 2026 | 0.0 | 335 | .241 | 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
Santana 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.