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Esmerlyn Valdez fantasy outlook 2027

Esmerlyn Valdez ranks 424th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 85th among outfielders, and 430th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 16 HR, 46 R, 50 RBI, 3 SB, .247 AVG. In 2026 he hit .232 with 17 home runs and 0 stolen bases in 287 plate appearances. His results (.368 wOBA) ran ahead of his quality of contact (.332 expected wOBA), so some of that line may not repeat. At 23 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.

OFPittsburgh Pirates4th on the left fielder depth chartAge 23 next seasonBats R, throws R

Overall (5x5)

#424

of 1184

Outfield

#85

of 228

Points leagues

#430

181 proj. pts

Dynasty

#424

Keeper value

Round 36

12-team draft

Batting: projection and recent seasons

Esmerlyn Valdez batting lines
SeasonGPARHRRBISBBB%K%AVGOBPSLG
2027 projection86344461650312.3%29.6%.247.342.476
202672287401747014.6%37.6%.232.345.510

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2026 splits

His line by the hand of the pitcher and by park.

Esmerlyn Valdez 2026 splits
SplitPAAVGOBPSLGHRK
vs left-handed pitchers111.233.378.633938
vs right-handed pitchers176.232.324.437870
Home135.233.341.526953
Away152.232.349.496855

2026 Statcast and advanced numbers

xBA

.199

xSLG

.440

xwOBA

.332

wOBA

.368

wRC+

130

WAR

1.4

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 Esmerlyn Valdez

Best fantasy teammates

Pittsburgh Pirates depth chart

Common questions

  • Where should I draft Esmerlyn Valdez in 2027?

    Esmerlyn Valdez is 424th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 36 in a 12-team draft, and 430th in standard points leagues.

  • Is Esmerlyn Valdez a keeper for 2027?

    He is worth a round 36 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.

  • What positions is Esmerlyn Valdez eligible at?

    By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at OF. Leagues set their own thresholds.

  • What team does Esmerlyn Valdez play for?

    Esmerlyn Valdez is listed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4th on the left fielder depth chart on the depth chart.

More: 2027 outfield rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 424th pick on our board.

By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number