Kyle Higashioka fantasy outlook 2027
Kyle Higashioka ranks 871st overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 39th among catchers, and 618th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 13 HR, 35 R, 41 RBI, 3 SB, .227 AVG. In 2026 he hit .218 with 7 home runs and 0 stolen bases in 186 plate appearances. His results matched his quality of contact (.303 wOBA, .295 expected). At 37 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#871
of 1184
Catcher
#39
of 89
Points leagues
#618
142 proj. pts
Dynasty
#871
Keeper value
Round 73
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 99 | 326 | 35 | 13 | 41 | 3 | 7.4% | 24.5% | .227 | .290 | .399 |
| 2026 | 58 | 186 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 10.2% | 25.3% | .218 | .306 | .370 |
| 2025 | 94 | 327 | 33 | 11 | 47 | 3 | 6.1% | 22.0% | .241 | .291 | .403 |
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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 | 54 | .255 | .352 | .489 | 3 | 12 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 132 | .203 | .288 | .322 | 4 | 35 |
| Home | 81 | .224 | .272 | .408 | 4 | 25 |
| Away | 105 | .213 | .333 | .337 | 3 | 22 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.219
xSLG
.351
xwOBA
.295
wOBA
.303
wRC+
94
WAR
0.4
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 Kyle Higashioka in 2027?
Kyle Higashioka is 871st on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 73 in a 12-team draft, and 618th in standard points leagues.
Is Kyle Higashioka a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 73 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Kyle Higashioka eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at C. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Kyle Higashioka play for?
Kyle Higashioka is listed with the Texas Rangers, the starting catcher on the depth chart.
More: 2027 catcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 871st pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number