AJ Smith-Shawver fantasy outlook 2027
AJ Smith-Shawver ranks 845th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 218th among starting pitchers, and 778th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 3 W, 4.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 76 K in 80 IP. In 2026 he posted a 6.61 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 31.33 innings in 5 starts. At 24 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#845
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#218
of 261
Points leagues
#778
120 proj. pts
Dynasty
#845
Keeper value
Round 71
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 20 | 15 | 80.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 22.3% | 10.0% | 4.60 | 1.36 |
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 31.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 18.8% | 11.1% | 6.61 | 1.53 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 44.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 21.9% | 10.9% | 3.86 | 1.42 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 78 | .294 | .372 | .559 | 5 | 8 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 66 | .211 | .318 | .368 | 2 | 19 |
| Home | 50 | .256 | .360 | .605 | 4 | 6 |
| Away | 94 | .256 | .340 | .402 | 3 | 21 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.241
xSLG against
.423
xwOBA against
.334
FIP
6.00
ERA
6.61
31.33 IP
WAR
-0.2
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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Common questions
Where should I draft AJ Smith-Shawver in 2027?
AJ Smith-Shawver is 845th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 71 in a 12-team draft, and 778th in standard points leagues.
Is AJ Smith-Shawver a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 71 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is AJ Smith-Shawver eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does AJ Smith-Shawver play for?
AJ Smith-Shawver is listed with the Atlanta Braves.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 845th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number