Max Scherzer fantasy outlook 2027
Max Scherzer ranks 911th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 235th among starting pitchers, and 637th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 6 W, 5.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 95 K in 111 IP. In 2026 he posted a 5.74 ERA and 68 strikeouts over 84.67 innings in 18 starts. His 5.11 FIP says his 5.74 ERA was worse than his pitching. At 42 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#911
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#235
of 261
Points leagues
#637
139 proj. pts
Dynasty
#911
Keeper value
Round 76
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 23 | 23 | 111.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 19.3% | 8.2% | 5.31 | 1.35 |
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 84.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 18.7% | 9.6% | 5.74 | 1.33 |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 85.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 22.9% | 6.4% | 5.19 | 1.29 |
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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 | 231 | .281 | .374 | .462 | 9 | 32 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 133 | .175 | .218 | .341 | 6 | 36 |
| Home | 239 | .235 | .314 | .408 | 10 | 49 |
| Away | 125 | .250 | .323 | .429 | 5 | 19 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.239
xSLG against
.399
xwOBA against
.316
FIP
5.11
ERA
5.74
84.67 IP
WAR
0.3
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
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Common questions
Where should I draft Max Scherzer in 2027?
Max Scherzer is 911th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 76 in a 12-team draft, and 637th in standard points leagues.
Is Max Scherzer a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 76 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Max Scherzer 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 Max Scherzer play for?
Max Scherzer is listed with the Toronto Blue Jays, 4th in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 911th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number