Michael Busch fantasy outlook 2027
Michael Busch ranks 145th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 19th among first basemen, and 97th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 23 HR, 74 R, 75 RBI, 4 SB, .249 AVG. In 2026 he hit .242 with 20 home runs and 3 stolen bases in 710 plate appearances. His results matched his quality of contact (.333 wOBA, .330 expected). He plays next season at 29.
Overall (5x5)
#145
of 1184
First base
#19
of 72
Points leagues
#97
306 proj. pts
Dynasty
#145
Keeper value
Round 13
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 151 | 614 | 74 | 23 | 75 | 4 | 11.1% | 24.2% | .249 | .341 | .439 |
| 2026 | 160 | 710 | 78 | 20 | 77 | 3 | 13.0% | 23.2% | .242 | .352 | .393 |
| 2025 | 155 | 592 | 78 | 34 | 90 | 4 | 9.5% | 23.5% | .261 | .343 | .523 |
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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 | 204 | .243 | .348 | .422 | 7 | 43 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 506 | .241 | .354 | .382 | 13 | 122 |
| Home | 347 | .243 | .340 | .417 | 12 | 87 |
| Away | 363 | .240 | .364 | .370 | 8 | 78 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.232
xSLG
.400
xwOBA
.330
wOBA
.333
wRC+
112
WAR
2.3
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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Common questions
Where should I draft Michael Busch in 2027?
Michael Busch is 145th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 13 in a 12-team draft, and 97th in standard points leagues.
Is Michael Busch a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 13 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Michael Busch eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at 1B. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Michael Busch play for?
Michael Busch is listed with the Chicago Cubs, the starting first baseman on the depth chart.
More: 2027 first base rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 145th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number