David Peterson fantasy outlook 2027
David Peterson ranks 449th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 135th among relief pitchers, and 247th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 9 W, 4.33 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 136 K in 151 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.79 ERA and 137 strikeouts over 148.33 innings in 23 starts. His 3.96 FIP says his 4.79 ERA was worse than his pitching. He plays next season at 31.
Overall (5x5)
#449
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#135
of 409
Points leagues
#247
236 proj. pts
Dynasty
#449
Keeper value
Round 38
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 30 | 25 | 151.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 20.5% | 9.3% | 4.33 | 1.41 |
| 2026 | 32 | 23 | 148.1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 137 | 20.7% | 9.8% | 4.79 | 1.50 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 168.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 20.7% | 9.0% | 4.22 | 1.37 |
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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 | 195 | .247 | .304 | .404 | 6 | 59 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 468 | .276 | .358 | .394 | 9 | 78 |
| Home | 334 | .294 | .367 | .416 | 7 | 68 |
| Away | 329 | .241 | .316 | .378 | 8 | 69 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.265
xSLG against
.400
xwOBA against
.331
FIP
3.96
ERA
4.79
148.33 IP
WAR
1.7
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 David Peterson in 2027?
David Peterson is 449th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 38 in a 12-team draft, and 247th in standard points leagues.
Is David Peterson a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 38 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is David Peterson eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SP, RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does David Peterson play for?
David Peterson is listed with the Chicago Cubs, 5th in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 449th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number