James Wood fantasy outlook 2027
James Wood ranks 14th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 5th among outfielders, and 60th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 25 HR, 85 R, 75 RBI, 17 SB, .266 AVG. In 2026 he hit .265 with 30 home runs and 21 stolen bases in 623 plate appearances. His quality of contact (.403 expected wOBA) ran ahead of his results (.383 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)
#14
of 1184
Outfield
#5
of 228
Points leagues
#60
333 proj. pts
Dynasty
#12
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 | 130 | 580 | 85 | 25 | 75 | 17 | 13.6% | 28.1% | .266 | .369 | .482 |
| 2026 | 135 | 623 | 106 | 30 | 77 | 21 | 16.4% | 28.7% | .265 | .388 | .503 |
| 2025 | 157 | 689 | 87 | 31 | 94 | 15 | 12.3% | 32.1% | .256 | .350 | .475 |
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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 | 217 | .253 | .332 | .459 | 9 | 71 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 406 | .273 | .419 | .530 | 21 | 108 |
| Home | 303 | .294 | .419 | .593 | 20 | 76 |
| Away | 320 | .238 | .359 | .419 | 10 | 103 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.270
xSLG
.547
xwOBA
.403
wOBA
.383
wRC+
142
WAR
4.1
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 James Wood in 2027?
James Wood is 14th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 2 in a 12-team draft, and 60th in standard points leagues.
Is James Wood 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 James Wood 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 James Wood play for?
James Wood is listed with the Washington Nationals, 2nd on the left fielder depth chart on the depth chart.
More: 2027 outfield rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 14th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number