HOF Skill Tier List-July 2026

Here is an updated tier ranking of all HOF Hitter and Pitcher Skills.

These tiers reflect my personal opinion. All skills are ordered from

HITTERS:

S++: Big Hurt(The absolute best HOF skill in the game, although as of right now it is only available on Frank Thomas, Harold Baines, and Paul Molitor)

S+: Iron Horse, Adaptive Hitter(Switch Hitters), Hidden Threat(when placed in Bottom of the Lineup), Mind Game(Live Match), Batter Chemistry

S: Mind Game(Ranked/Club), Called Shot, Speed and Contact(in leadoff), Record Holder(Ranked/Club), Adaptive Hitter, Slow Starter(Live Match)

A: Hidden Threat(outside of Bottom of the Lineup), Second Chance, Steady, Strong Arm(in Outfield), Game Changer, Born to Slug(in Cleanup), Hitting Expertise(4/5 Spot)

B: League Dominator, Hitting Expertise(2/3 Spot), Back to Back, Ace Specialist, Slow Starter(Ranked/Club), Hard Hitter

C: Deception Hunter, Batter Chemistry(duplicate copies), Born To Slug(not in cleanup), Speed and Contact(not in Leadoff), Free Swinger, Record Holder(Live Match), Strong Arm(not in LF/RF).

PITCHERS:

S++: Ace Specialist

S+: Big Unit(Lefty), Frontline Ace(1/2 Spot), Pitch of Doubt, Fireman(Live Match), Pitcher Chemistry

S: Standing Tall, Workhorse, Bottom Order Domination, Fireman(Ranked/Club), Record Holder(Ranked), Slow Starter(Live Match), Final Boss(Live Match)

A: League Dominator, Big Unit(Righties), 300 Game Winner(1 Spot), Escape Artist, Committed Finisher, Knuckleball Master, Record Holder(Club), Easy Inning, Reliable Arm(3/4 spot)

B: Frontline Ace(3/4/5 Spot), Pitcher Chemistry(duplicates)

C: Record Holder(Live Match), Reliable Arm(1/2/5 spot), Slow Starter(Ranked/Club), Deception Commander, Spark Plug, Held the Lead

D: 300 Game Winner(2,3,4,5 spot), Final Boss(Ranked/Club)