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San Diego Padres·RF·Age 27·7th Season
Last updated: March 28, 2026
HOF Score
70.1
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season2519
3220
4521
5523
6124
7025
7026
2019HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 70
WAR BY Season
2026
1 GP
2025
155 GP
2024
102 GP
2023
141 GP
2021
130 GP
2020
59 GP
2019
84 GP
MILESTONE Tracker
200 Home Runs152 / 200
~2029 season
40 Career WAR28 / 40
~2029 season
50 Career WAR28 / 50
2032 season
300 Home Runs152 / 300
2033 season
1,500 Hits721 / 1,500
2034 season
60 Career WAR28 / 60
2034 season
HOF Comparisons
At Age 27| Player | WAR | HR | AVG | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fernando Tatis Jr. Active · 2026 | 28.4 | 152 | .277 | 2× MVP |
Willie Mays HOF · At age 28 | 38.2 | 187 | — | 2× MVP |
Hank Aaron HOF · At age 28 | 44.2 | 179 | — | 1× MVP |
Babe Ruth HOF · At age 28 | 64.2 | 224 | — | 1× MVP |
Ted Williams HOF · At age 28 | 44.6 | 147 | — | 2× MVP |
Mickey Mantle HOF · At age 28 | 48.6 | 241 | — | 3× MVP |
Ken Griffey Jr HOF · At age 28 | 51.4 | 294 | — | 1× MVP |
Derek Jeter HOF · At age 28 | 32.6 | 85 | — | 0× MVP |
Cal Ripken Jr HOF · At age 28 | 48.6 | 213 | — | 2× MVP |
THE Verdict
Jr.'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.
