Houston Sports Hall of Fame Tracker

All ACTIVE AND CURRENT (sorry JJ, Lechler, Harden, Verlander, DHop) Houston sports players (primarily Rockets, Texans, and Astros, with potential inclusion of other sports) currently on track for Hall of Fame induction.

Categorized by: INNER-CIRCLE (Among the best at their position, usually marked by MVP-level seasons. Potential for first-ballot), STRONG (meets the requirements for their sports Hall of Fame), BORDERLINE (contentious, flip a coin on candidacy), LONGSHOT (had some good seasons, needs career resurgence or voter partiality), ON-TRACK (if continues on pace, will move into STRONG. 3-5 seasons), PROMISING (early career prospect being highlighted 1-3 seasons).

José Altuve
José Altuve

Hits: 2,519

HR: 271

SB: 330

fWAR: 60

JAWS: 46.8

HOF Pace

vs HOF: 85%

Career WAR Pace: At HOF Average

Peak: MVP (2017), 46.8 JAWS

Summary

Altuve is projected as a second to third-ballot Hall of Famer (despite 2017) given elite postseason résumé, MVP, and career WAR totals exceeding most HOF 2nd basemen.

Danielle Hunter
Danielle Hunter

Sacks: 117.5

Tackles: 535

Pro Bowls: 5

All-Pro: 1

HOF Pace

vs HOF: 55%

Peak: AP 2nd Team (2018)

Career Stats: On track to surpass HOF sack average for DEs (128), currently top 30.

Summary

Hunter is projected as a borderline Hall of Famer given impressive career stats and AP level consistency. What may be held against him is lack of hardware.

Carlos Correa
Carlos Correa

Hits: 1,332

HR: 203

RBI: 740

fWAR: 40.5

JAWS: 42.1

HOF Pace

vs HOF: 32%

Career WAR Pace: Below HOF Average

Peak: MVP-5 (2021), 42.1 JAWS

Summary

Correa is projected as a longshot Hall of Famer given solid peak performance, but career WAR totals that fall short due to injuries.

Alperen Şengün
Alperen Şengün

Points: 6,049

Rebounds: 3,086

Assists: 1,605

All-Star: 1

HOF Pace

vs HOF: *

Career Stats: *

Peak: All-NBA 3rd Team (1 vote away from spot in 2024-2025 season)

Summary

Called "Baby Jokic" or "Senguini" for his passing and smoothness on the court. Career averages are promising and is on cusp of All-NBA.

Derek Stingley
Derek Stingley Jr.

Int: 15

Cmp% When Targeted: 49.3%

Tackles: 174

All-Pro: 1

HOF Pace

vs HOF: *

Career Stats: *

Peak: AP-1st Team (2025), AP-DPOY votes (2025)

Summary

Stingley has shown great promise as a shutdown cornerback early in his career. If he remains consistent and earns more accolades, he'll remain on a path toward the Hall of Fame.

Will Anderson
Will Anderson Jr.

Sacks: 37.5

Tackles: 146

Pressures: 104

Pro Bowls: 2

HOF Pace

vs HOF: *

Career Stats: *

Peak: AP-DROY (2023), AP-DPOY votes (2024)

Summary

Anderson has quickly established himself as a premier edge rusher. With multiple Pro Bowl selections in his 3-year-career and high sack totals, he's on path toward the Hall of Fame.

Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant

Points: 32,597

Rebounds: 8,254

Assists: 5,280

MVPs: 1

HOF Pace

vs HOF: Top 5 SF all-time

Peak: 2x NBA Champion, 2x Finals MVP, MVP (2014), 4x Scoring Champ

All-NBA: 11

NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Summary

Durant is projected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer given his elite scoring ability, multiple championships, and status as one of the greatest small forwards in NBA history.