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KENLEY
Jansen
Hall of Fame Probability & HOF Score
Detroit Tigers·P·Age 38·17th Season
Last updated: May 29, 2026
HOF Score
47.3
/ 100
▲ +0 this season
SCORE Breakdown
5 DimensionsCareer Value30% weight
Milestone Progress25% weight
Awards & Selections20% weight
Peak Performance15% weight
Longevity10% weight
SCORE History
By Season1616
2217
2718
3119
3320
3621
4022
4223
4424
4725
4726
2016HOF Score by Season2026 ★ 47
WAR BY Season
2026
17 GP
2025
62 GP
2024
54 GP
2023
51 GP
2022
65 GP
2021
69 GP
2020
27 GP
2019
62 GP
2018
69 GP
MILESTONE Tracker
1,500 Strikeouts (P)1,297 / 1,500
~2029 season
2,000 Strikeouts (P)1,297 / 2,000
2036 season
40 Career WAR25 / 40
2036 season
100 Pitcher Wins55 / 100
2040 season
2,500 Strikeouts (P)1,297 / 2,500
2042 season
50 Career WAR25 / 50
2043 season
HALL OF FAME Comparisons
At Age 38| Player | WAR | W | ERA | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kenley Jansen Active · 2026 | 25.4 | 55 | 2.610 | 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 Kenley Jansen make the Hall of Fame?
Jansen 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 Kenley Jansen's HOF Score?
Kenley Jansen's current HOF Score is 47.3 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%).