Kevin Gausman fantasy outlook 2027
Kevin Gausman ranks 212th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 69th among starting pitchers, and 104th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 9 W, 4.17 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 162 K in 168 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.51 ERA and 184 strikeouts over 177.67 innings in 32 starts. His 3.74 FIP says his 4.51 ERA was worse than his pitching. At 36 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#212
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#69
of 261
Points leagues
#104
302 proj. pts
Dynasty
#215
Keeper value
Round 18
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 29 | 29 | 168.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 22.8% | 6.8% | 4.17 | 1.23 |
| 2026 | 32 | 32 | 177.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 24.5% | 6.3% | 4.51 | 1.27 |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 193.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 24.4% | 6.5% | 3.59 | 1.06 |
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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 | 424 | .251 | .304 | .389 | 11 | 97 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 326 | .269 | .307 | .459 | 15 | 87 |
| Home | 420 | .264 | .299 | .439 | 16 | 109 |
| Away | 330 | .253 | .313 | .394 | 10 | 75 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.250
xSLG against
.409
xwOBA against
.308
FIP
3.74
ERA
4.51
177.67 IP
WAR
3.1
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 Kevin Gausman in 2027?
Kevin Gausman is 212th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 18 in a 12-team draft, and 104th in standard points leagues.
Is Kevin Gausman a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 18 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Kevin Gausman eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Kevin Gausman play for?
Kevin Gausman is listed with the Chicago Cubs, 1st in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 212th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number