25 Current MLB Players Who WILL Be In the Hall of Fame!!

[@jiminfla5951]

Andrew McCutchen is going to the HOF on numbers alone. Remarkably he is one of just 12 players in MLB history with at least 2000 hits, 1100 runs, 1000 walks, 1000 RBI, 300 homers, 400 doubles, and 200 stolen bases. Seven of those other players are in Cooperstown.

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered him, but I wanted to keep it to 25. Like I said in the video, there are certainly other current players who will get in.

[@ReadySetCards]

Gotta say it, you missed on Chris Sale. He cemented his HOF case after winning Cy Young and the Triple Crown this year. His strikeout pace numbers are insane

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered him, but I wanted to keep it to 25. Like I said in the video, there are certainly other current players who will get in.

[@TrueTexan-gv2cb]

I agree and sent him my card this year TTM to sign hopefully it will come back

[@jasonfreeman2952]

Thanks for the video. I am a baseball lifer and I think it’s not a true hall without Barry and Roger. Love or hate them they helped save the game after the strike. Plus PED guys are already in Cooperstown

[@ReadySetCards]

I don’t hear anyone talking about Ohtani being the 2nd person to enter the Frank Robinson club. He’s about to win MVP in both leagues. Only Frank has done it until now, surprised it’s not being talked about WAY more

[@BaseballCollector]

I think it will be talked about a lot once he actually wins the MVP.

[@scottpope377]

Thanks for including Jose Ramirez

[@BaseballCollector]

You bet

[@bdkane721]

I’m glad you had Machado on the list because I was worried when you talked about watching the games. I never know how much people actually watch him play since he’s out here, but he’s a HOF player. Barring injury, he’s in. Great list Mike, great video! 🎉

[@stevezeppieri]

This was great. Our lists are pretty much the same. I’ve taken DeGrom off this list and put him back on numerous times. Stay on the field Jacob!!! Great video

[@Redneckclector]

Great topic! I think your list hit the nail on the head with most of your picks. People act like Mike Trout hasn’t already had an incredible career. He’s this generation’s Mickey Mantle and I think he still has some solid years ahead of him.

[@iconic_baseball]

Great job on this Mike - I agree on pretty much every player except Stanton. At 44 WAR and at 35 years old next season, I just don’t him adding enough from here on. He’s only exceeded 1.0 WAR in one season since 2018. My guess is he falls below 50 WAR and just shy of 500 HR.

[@warrendinCLE]

Thanks Mike! I would to have a conversation, but I have to agree with nearly every pick.! Degrom is questionable. But I enjoyed this. Especially you picking Jose Ramirez!

[@robertstettner3664]

I agree on 24 of 25. I just don’t see Degrom getting in. He would need to have an unprecedented run of health in his late 30’s. A guy I’m big on who I don’t think will get in is McCutchen. 2K+ Hits, 1K+ RBI/Runs/Walks, 200+ SB, 300+ HR, very underrated.

[@dustinabraham]

One guy I have my eye on is Yordan Alvarez. I know he is just a DH, but 30+ home runs year after year (without ever having played 150 games). Currently a .973 OPS. And you can get his rookies for CHEAP. I actually just bought a Finest Refractor rookie of his for under $5.

[@BaseballCollector]

Yordan only didn't make my list because he was the youngest (in terms of time in the league) versus the rest of my picks.

[@scottnuttall6917]

Bobby Witt, Jr? And, I know he isn't playing anymore (retired in Sept. 24), but Joey Votto should be considered. Enjoyed the video!

[@_trib]

not an astros fan, but jose altuve is an excellent addition to the 2011 HOF Candidate Class!

[@BaseballCollector]

I'm not either. That one hurt to include. LOL

[@OldTimerGamer71]

Fully agree on rose in the hall! Good thing I have most of those players with double and triple’s so if they make it I will be happy. Thing is I have a mix of raw and graded. Thank you for your content brother!

[@caolanhogeweide6555]

I'd put Freddy Freeman in the top category. His numbers are right there with Betts and Harper, if not better. Zach Grienke is a pitcher who I think has a great chance, especially over DeGrom, but I guess he has already retired, like Votto too.

[@terrysavage825]

I put a $1 Future HoF’ers box together for last show. I had included non-rookie cards of ALL those but Kimbrel, Guerrero, Olson, Seager, DeGrom - just hadn’t looked closely at Kimbrel recently. Surprisingly I also had Devers and Ramirez. I included Billy Wagner and Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker (fun to see older player cards of those two managers).

[@MichaelSmoller]

C.Yelich? Great Video!!

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered him

[@burleycardboard]

Fun video and great list. I agree with your deGrom pick. When he’s healthy he’s the best pitcher on the planet. The only one of your picks that really caught me off guard was Matt Olson. But it’s hard to argue against him, as he’s had some great seasons recently. He’s just not at the front of my mind when it comes to HOF players. I really enjoyed this one!

[@RatedRookie]

Great list Mike! Hopefully Seager makes it in as a Dodger. Happy that Shohei is in your collection

[@BaseballCollector]

Come on Josh. You know that Seager will surely wear a Rangers cap on his HOF plaque!! LOL

[@Philly_Joe]

Thank you for a great analysis. Exceot for Vlad Jr and Stanton, I agree with your picks. Please give some consideration for Zack Wheeler for the "needs some work" group...I'm a homer....LOL. Also, 2011 will go down as the goat of rookie classes when all is said and done,....Topps 2011 is my favorite collecting sets/groups/players. Thanks again.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

I think you nailed this list, Mike. Cole and DeGrom are hard for me to think of as HOFers, though. When we think about the benchmarks that we grew up with for pitchers to get in. Those two won't hit any of them. They have put up incredible numbers, but it just goes to show you how devalued starting pitchers have become. I do agree with you, though, that they have a pretty good shot at getting in. It's just where the game is right now, I guess. Rant complete. Awesome video, Mike.

[@BaseballCollector]

Thanks Billy. Pitchers are not what they used to be for sure.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

@BaseballCollector I was just looking at Cole Hamels stats today. He's never been a dude I really considered a Hall of Famer. But he has 2500 strikeouts. Do we get to a point where that's all it takes and someone like him could get in?

[@carriagecrestkid5626]

I agree with your list Mike, the only one I would argue that you left off is Kenley Jansen ( 7 more saves than Kimbrel??)

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered him, but I wanted to keep it to 25. Like I said in the video, there are certainly other current players who will get in.

[@true_rcs]

Well that was fun! Thanks Mike!

[@tomwerdenhause3922]

Thank you Mike......I now have another project! The Mike Moynihan future HOF set!

[@BaseballCollector]

I love it!!

[@pb8003]

Dude Jose Ramirez is sooo good. I think Goldschmidt and Lindor. I love Seager but man he cannot stay healthy he needs to put in some consistency staying on the field. Degrom is on the bubble too unless pitchers start getting a break for injuries. Great Video refreshing content thanks for sharing.

[@BaseballCollector]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@ACollectorsDream]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@andyparent3133]

Bobby Witt Jr. might eventually be the best all around player in the game, if he is not already.

[@BaseballCollector]

He is not currently. That is Ohtani hands down. He might be someday though. Super talented kid.

[@JohnMiller-jj9kx]

Great list Mike!

[@ottoolsen7640]

I know he is very “new” yet but Luis Arraez. I mean 3 batting titles already and he doesn’t strike out. There was another Padre who was like that you know. Devers kind of reminds me of Jose Ramirez also. Didn’t really think about Kimbrel. I suppose he might end up like Billy Wagner. Can Degrom get enough innings? I would add these two: Francisco Lindor and Yordan Alvarez. I think you mentioned some players just look like HOFers. Then questionables for me would be Sale and Trea Turner.

[@mickcornett2279]

Really good, Mike.

[@BaseballCollector]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@vintageonvintage817]

Great video and topic Mike. Not sure I am aligned with Kimber,DeGrom,Stanton or Olsen. Devers needs a few more solid seasons. Hoping Seager can stay healthy. What are your thoughts on Tre Turner or Kenny Jansen? Love these types of debates/discussions

[@BaseballCollector]

I like them both to make the Hall someday. Solid resumes for each.

[@tiggerz3574]

I agree with you degrom he is like a koufax soooo dominant, what do you think about Pete Alonso another solid year batting average not great but there is swingers for the fences that are in hall with not the best average, but he needs more years I believe can keep it up.

[@gregking6175]

Great video! I have bunch of low grade vintage HOFers rookie cards that I was thinking about flipping into these current players rookie cards, auto and in high grade. Would that be crazy?

[@BaseballCollector]

I personally think that would be crazy

[@gregking6175]

@@BaseballCollector Do you believe, for example, a George Brett Rc PSA 7 would have more upside in value then a Manny Machado bowman 1st auto card psa 9 (say both worth today $300) in the next 10-15 years. I’d debate the Manny would have more upside in value.

[@aw.8.]

I’d add Yordan Alvarez and Francisco Lindor. Vladdy Jr may end up being the best of the bunch of that younger generation when it’s all said and done, only 25 and has never missed time due to injury

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered them, but I wanted to keep it to 25. Like I said in the video, there are certainly other current players who will get in.

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

I think that most of these are reasonable. I don't necessarily agree with 100% (looking at you Jacob DeGrom)- but it's still possible. Surprisingly, the one I take the most issue with (as a Braves fan) is Matt Olson. He is on a potential pace for 500 HR- but that's his only way. He's under pace for 2,500 H, 1,500 R, 1,500 RBI, and isn't the most decorated player (2 GG, 1 SS, 2x AS). and by your metric, of the eye test- I watch him play a LOT being on my team. He's not someone I look at and see HOFer (which is not how I evaluate HOF-worthiness, just saying). He's not even a top 3 guy on the Braves that I want in the box with the game on the line. It's not impossible, but he wouldn't be in my top 50 of guys playing now that could be HOFers- much less 25. But that's what makes these types of discussions fun! The baseball HOF discussion is EASILY the most interesting, entertaining, and captivating across all of sports.

[@austinjackson7478]

Great lineup that i agree with! Curious on the 9's. Is it just because they are affordable?

[@BaseballCollector]

Yep.

[@adamscardcloset9020]

Yeah those top 20-22 I feel good about . Last couple is more iffy for me

[@BaseballCollector]

That's fair Adam.

[@samcox2886]

Interesting that you stick to Topps rookie cards. What are your thoughts on Bowman 1st Chromes or even Bowman Chrome 1st autos?

[@BaseballCollector]

I'm an old school guy. Base Topps is what I collected as a kid so that is what I prefer. Nothing wrong with the other ones you mentioned.

[@slipnslide15]

I would say NO to : DeGrom, Kimbrel, Stanton, Olson (Trea Turner should be considered if Olson is on your list) I would say MORE than some work to do : Acuna, Devers, Guerrero Left off the list: Votto (I know he reitred mid year but I think still worth mentioning), Lindor, Sale (have to consider him yes after his season) I think Freeman could retire and make it in tomorrow (Machado and Arenado are close) Great video, love having these kind of HOF prospecting debates

[@tiggerz3574]

Arenado is close, he is there now he is BEST defensive player since Brooks Robinson and throw in the offense and it's just iceing on the cake. 🏅

[@thomaswilburn6217]

I think you are premature with Harper and Betts, neither even have 2000 hits. Right now Harper looks like Dale Murphy

[@speach73]

You need to take another look at Francisco Lindor. He is well on his way to making it. I would have him ahead of Olson and Stanton for sure.

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered him, but I wanted to keep it to 25. Like I said in the video, there are certainly other current players who will get in.

[@tim26847]

For sure man look at Trevor Hoffman's prices, dirt cheap. Only thing that is gonna keep Ohtani out is if he keeps wanting to pitch. McCutchen is gonna make it. Chris Sale definitely!

[@chrisgraphs1015]

Cool list I would also throw closer Kenley Jansen in with Kimbrel. I would say no on Olson and Jacob DeGrom.

[@BaseballCollector]

Jansen is a good one.

[@thomaswilburn6217]

DeGrom = Lincecum. Short career

[@thomaswilburn6217]

Stanton = Dave Kingman, and 500HR for this era isn't the lock it was for 80's players and before.

[@csc538]

I share in your enthusiasm for Stanton. And if we were in the roid ball era, I'd say, yeah, I think he could reach 500. His best seasons are ahead of him. But alas, we are not.

[@jaytay1995]

Just picked up the Jose Ramirez in PSA 10 this week. He seems like a lock. Why he isn't already put on the "futures" registry is strange. Would love more transparency on how that process works.

[@BaseballCollector]

Players are nominated to PSA And then they send out a survey to the current people in the registry and ask us who we think should be added.

[@jaytay1995]

@@BaseballCollector have you received any survey the last 2 years? I got into the hobby full force in 2021 and actively participate in the “futures” and “restricted” HOF registries. I have never received any survey and had my nomination of the Acuna bat down RC almost automatically denied.

[@jaytay1995]

If you can elaborate I would appreciate it. I’ve gotten coy responses when I inquired to PSA about it.

[@old-schoolrookiecollector1667]

I’d say Lindor over Stanton and Matt Olson but good list over all

[@George-f8h]

Actually, Ohtani will win his 3rd MVP this year.

[@phillycrypto]

wishful thinking on degrom. he is 36 years old and has only 87 wins and hasn't had a good season in last 5 years. No way he come back and stays healthy for 3-4 more years to get even to considered into the hall

[@jamesgillem1294]

Trout still has work to do,consider he hasn't played enough in the last 6 seasons Has to stay on the field,He has only 1,600 hits,MVP's are not every thing look Hank Aaron had 1 MVP never had a 2nd place vote,that's crazy but true. Guys get MVPs but not all deserved.

[@BlackJaxxx]

Trea Turner perhaps?

[@BaseballCollector]

I considered him, but I wanted to keep it to 25. Like I said in the video, there are certainly other current players who will get in.

[@cscottriffle]

Arenado is a lock. Gonna win 11th gold glove this year.

[@rj-vj8gr]

People should boycott the hall until they put Charlie hustle in!!!

[@rudistorm3348]

That's not fair to the current inductees who have nothing g to do with Rose.

[@WilliamOrloff]

Naw!

[@timsfgiantsmem9382]

Hof has lost the locker room like the left

[@timsfgiantsmem9382]

HOF commitee said no pete rose till he passes away. He better be on the nrxt ballot now

[@rj-vj8gr]

​@@rudistorm3348 life not fair

[@hectorc1663]

Acuna, Vlad, Olson, Seager but no Sale?

[@txsodak]

Dont get why Salvador Perez, less than 30 WAR. Posada WAR- 49, Buster Posey WAR-41, Thurman Munson WAR-43, Jason Kendall WAR- 41

[@BaseballCollector]

I think Munson and Posey should be in. I am a no on Kendall and Posada.

[@captaincopter2387]

In opinion the Hall is an over crowded mess. It doesn’t mean much when slightly above average players are inducted. Too much emphasis is placed on longevity.

[@BaseballCollector]

How can you call something overcrowded when less than 1% of the players to ever play get inducted?

[@texasoutdoors9906]

What are your thoughts on Greinke?

[@BaseballCollector]

@@texasoutdoors9906 I am a yes on Greinke

[@plowkingwilly74]

Sorry Mike all the pitchers cant pitch after the 5th inning and the batters nothing to exciting maybe trout but cant win the world series just mookie can make it but remember harold baines is in still cant believe it id prefer Norman to make it!!!!!!!! Got a question mike name me the only mascot to be traded and he should be in the hall of fame just a little question please take a second and tell me what mascot

[@BaseballCollector]

The San Diego Chicken?

[@plowkingwilly74]

@@BaseballCollector nope im from Montréal quebec and the Montreal expos name is youppi about 10 years ago he was traded to the montreal canadians team and he is still going strong changed his expos jersey for a montreal canadians jersey....got another one for name me the only mascott all sports combined that was expelled from a game????

[@donsfieldofdreamscards9197]

No Paul Skenes. Come on Mike. I say this in jest but if he pitches like he did this year without injuries the rest of his career it will be a lock.

[@BaseballCollector]

Of course but that is a BIG TIME if.

[@donsfieldofdreamscards9197]

@@BaseballCollector No doubt

[@pagspinstripesbaseballpodcast]

For these modern guys you basically just go after the Topps RC?

[@BaseballCollector]

@@pagspinstripesbaseballpodcast base Topps or Topps Chrome

[@CVMGAM]

You are a "Hall of Fame guy" ... because some group of writers decide who is in and who is out, and DECIDE FOR YOU ... and you go on your merry way filling up your big beast with whoever they told you will go in there. It's amazing what happens when you think for yourself, and you collected Rose, and never gave a crap about Baines. Not much different with Presidential debates filled with nothing but Baines. Yeah, Trout is in, but Mattingly is not. Mattingly was not that guy ?

[@bundown5463]

Altuve over Harper for the locks

[@BaseballCollector]

I think the trash can controversy will follow Altuve for a while.

[@Vintage_Dave_T]

I agree with Kimbrel though Jansen has nearly identical nos. Both pale in comparison to Billy Wagner.

[@BaseballCollector]

Jansen is a good one to consider.

[@rj-vj8gr]

Yankees and Dodgers in the WS

[@BaseballCollector]

Seems likely. We will see.

[@andyparent3133]

That is what most baseball fans would want… Judge vs. Ohtani…the ratings would probably be the best in many years

[@tbone2367]

Harper won MVP last year? Ronald Acuna 🤔

[@BaseballCollector]

@@tbone2367 my bad. How about 2021?

[@davidburroughs974]

Joseph Daniel Votto.

[@BaseballCollector]

Not a current player. He is retired. I do think Votto will get in.

[@Jdc3798]

Lindor?

[@BaseballCollector]

I definitely think Lindor is on track. I wanted to keep it to just 25 so he just didn't make my cut.

[@jerrelbean]

Altuve the cheater