Kyle Backhus fantasy outlook 2027
Kyle Backhus ranks 722nd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 306th among relief pitchers, and 1113th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 2 W, 4.45 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 36 K in 38 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.95 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 20 innings in 1 start. He plays next season at 29.
Overall (5x5)
#722
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#306
of 409
Points leagues
#1113
62 proj. pts
Dynasty
#722
Keeper value
Round 61
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 43 | 0 | 37.2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 21.3% | 7.7% | 4.45 | 1.38 |
| 2026 | 21 | 1 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 21.3% | 6.4% | 4.95 | 1.55 |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 | 25.1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22 | 19.1% | 7.0% | 4.62 | 1.42 |
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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 | 37 | .324 | .378 | .412 | 0 | 8 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 57 | .275 | .333 | .471 | 3 | 12 |
| Home | 38 | .273 | .368 | .545 | 3 | 10 |
| Away | 56 | .308 | .339 | .385 | 0 | 10 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.244
xSLG against
.381
xwOBA against
.298
FIP
4.25
ERA
4.95
20.00 IP
WAR
0.1
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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Best fantasy teammates
Philadelphia Phillies depth chart- #8Kyle SchwarberDHPHI
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- #28Bryce Harper1BPHI
- #48Jesús LuzardoSPPHI
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Common questions
Where should I draft Kyle Backhus in 2027?
Kyle Backhus is 722nd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 61 in a 12-team draft, and 1113th in standard points leagues.
Is Kyle Backhus a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 61 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Kyle Backhus eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Kyle Backhus play for?
Kyle Backhus is listed with the Philadelphia Phillies.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 722nd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number