Jackson Merrill fantasy outlook 2027
Jackson Merrill ranks 19th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 8th among outfielders, and 57th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 22 HR, 75 R, 80 RBI, 15 SB, .271 AVG. In 2026 he hit .254 with 26 home runs and 27 stolen bases in 664 plate appearances. His quality of contact (.345 expected wOBA) ran ahead of his results (.320 wOBA), so there is room for better luck. At 24 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#19
of 1184
Outfield
#8
of 228
Points leagues
#57
334 proj. pts
Dynasty
#17
Keeper value
Round 2
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 142 | 580 | 75 | 22 | 80 | 15 | 6.6% | 21.3% | .271 | .322 | .465 |
| 2026 | 158 | 664 | 86 | 26 | 87 | 27 | 6.2% | 24.1% | .254 | .303 | .440 |
| 2025 | 115 | 483 | 59 | 16 | 67 | 1 | 6.8% | 22.4% | .264 | .317 | .457 |
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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 | 183 | .280 | .302 | .440 | 6 | 48 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 481 | .244 | .303 | .441 | 20 | 112 |
| Home | 324 | .258 | .312 | .444 | 11 | 73 |
| Away | 340 | .252 | .295 | .437 | 15 | 87 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.269
xSLG
.490
xwOBA
.345
wOBA
.320
wRC+
105
WAR
4.2
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 Jackson Merrill in 2027?
Jackson Merrill is 19th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 2 in a 12-team draft, and 57th in standard points leagues.
Is Jackson Merrill a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 2 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Jackson Merrill 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 Jackson Merrill play for?
Jackson Merrill is listed with the San Diego Padres, the starting center fielder on the depth chart.
More: 2027 outfield rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 19th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number