Matt McLain fantasy outlook 2027
Matt McLain ranks 475th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 29th among second basemen, and 383rd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 15 HR, 62 R, 46 RBI, 17 SB, .213 AVG. In 2026 he hit .185 with 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 496 plate appearances. His quality of contact (.291 expected wOBA) ran ahead of his results (.272 wOBA), so there is room for better luck. He plays next season at 27.
Overall (5x5)
#475
of 1184
Second base
#29
of 80
Points leagues
#383
196 proj. pts
Dynasty
#475
Keeper value
Round 40
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 133 | 506 | 62 | 15 | 46 | 17 | 9.5% | 26.9% | .213 | .295 | .355 |
| 2026 | 134 | 496 | 59 | 15 | 40 | 20 | 9.7% | 28.0% | .185 | .274 | .334 |
| 2025 | 147 | 577 | 73 | 15 | 50 | 18 | 9.5% | 28.9% | .220 | .300 | .343 |
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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 | 126 | .243 | .347 | .430 | 6 | 29 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 370 | .167 | .249 | .303 | 9 | 110 |
| Home | 250 | .183 | .296 | .347 | 8 | 70 |
| Away | 246 | .188 | .251 | .321 | 7 | 69 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.211
xSLG
.358
xwOBA
.291
wOBA
.272
wRC+
67
WAR
0.2
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 Matt McLain in 2027?
Matt McLain is 475th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 40 in a 12-team draft, and 383rd in standard points leagues.
Is Matt McLain a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 40 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Matt McLain eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at 2B, SS. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Matt McLain play for?
Matt McLain is listed with the Cincinnati Reds, the starting second baseman on the depth chart.
More: 2027 second base rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 475th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number