Drake Baldwin fantasy outlook 2027
Drake Baldwin ranks 27th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 2nd among catchers, and 71st in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 22 HR, 73 R, 79 RBI, 3 SB, .278 AVG. In 2026 he hit .284 with 25 home runs and 3 stolen bases in 615 plate appearances. His results matched his quality of contact (.358 wOBA, .369 expected). At 26 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#27
of 1184
Catcher
#2
of 89
Points leagues
#71
325 proj. pts
Dynasty
#23
Keeper value
Round 3
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 135 | 552 | 73 | 22 | 79 | 3 | 8.9% | 19.4% | .278 | .350 | .459 |
| 2026 | 138 | 615 | 85 | 25 | 79 | 3 | 8.9% | 21.5% | .284 | .358 | .459 |
| 2025 | 124 | 446 | 56 | 19 | 80 | 0 | 8.5% | 15.2% | .274 | .341 | .469 |
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2026 splits
His line by the hand of the pitcher and by park.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed pitchers | 224 | .245 | .313 | .382 | 7 | 49 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 391 | .307 | .384 | .504 | 18 | 83 |
| Home | 321 | .301 | .371 | .490 | 14 | 62 |
| Away | 294 | .266 | .344 | .426 | 11 | 70 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.279
xSLG
.505
xwOBA
.369
wOBA
.358
wRC+
126
WAR
3.3
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Drake Baldwin
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- #30Randy ArozarenaOFSEA
Best fantasy teammates
Atlanta Braves depth chart- #15Chris SaleSPATL
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- #101Ronald Acuña Jr.OFATL
- #118Raisel IglesiasRPATL
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Common questions
Where should I draft Drake Baldwin in 2027?
Drake Baldwin is 27th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 3 in a 12-team draft, and 71st in standard points leagues.
Is Drake Baldwin a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 3 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Drake Baldwin eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at C. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Drake Baldwin play for?
Drake Baldwin is listed with the Atlanta Braves, the starting catcher on the depth chart.
More: 2027 catcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 27th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number