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GERRIT
Cole
Hall of Fame Probability & HOF Score
New York Yankees·P·Age 35·13th Season
Last updated: May 29, 2026
HOF Score
47.5
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season916
1617
2318
3019
3320
3721
3922
4123
4324
4326
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 43
WAR BY Season
2026
1 GP
2024
2.2
2023
3.2
2022
3.6
2021
5.2
2020
2.6
2019
7.4
2018
5.4
2017
3.0
MILESTONE Tracker
2,500 Strikeouts (P)2,253 / 2,500
~2028 season
50 Career WAR43 / 50
~2029 season
200 Pitcher Wins153 / 200
2030 season
3,000 Strikeouts (P)2,253 / 3,000
2031 season
60 Career WAR43 / 60
2032 season
250 Pitcher Wins153 / 250
2035 season
HALL OF FAME Comparisons
At Age 35| Player | WAR | W | ERA | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerrit Cole Active · 2026 | 42.6 | 153 | 3.170 | 0× MVP |
Nolan Ryan HOF · At age 35 | 67.4 | 0 | 3.04 | 0× MVP |
Tony Gwynn HOF · At age 35 | 64.2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0× MVP |
Willie Mays HOF · At age 35 | 108.6 | 0 | 0.00 | 2× MVP |
Hank Aaron HOF · At age 35 | 107.4 | 0 | 0.00 | 1× MVP |
Derek Jeter HOF · At age 35 | 66.8 | 0 | 0.00 | 0× MVP |
Cal Ripken Jr HOF · At age 35 | 88.4 | 0 | 0.00 | 2× MVP |
Frank Robinson HOF · At age 35 | 98.8 | 0 | 0.00 | 2× MVP |
Mike Schmidt HOF · At age 35 | 97.6 | 0 | 0.00 | 3× MVP |
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THE Verdict
Will Gerrit Cole make the Hall of Fame?
Cole 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.
What is Gerrit Cole's HOF Score?
Gerrit Cole's current HOF Score is 47.5 out of 100, placing them in the “✗ Unlikely” tier. The score is calculated from 5 dimensions: Career Value (30%), Milestone Progress (25%), Awards & Selections (20%), Peak Performance (15%), and Longevity (10%).