Michael King fantasy outlook 2027
Michael King ranks 105th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 28th among starting pitchers, and 77th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 11 W, 3.35 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 150 K in 160 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.21 ERA and 159 strikeouts over 185 innings in 32 starts. His 4.13 FIP says his 3.21 ERA was kinder than his pitching. He plays next season at 32.
Overall (5x5)
#105
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#28
of 261
Points leagues
#77
322 proj. pts
Dynasty
#112
Keeper value
Round 9
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 29 | 28 | 159.2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 22.5% | 8.9% | 3.35 | 1.21 |
| 2026 | 32 | 32 | 185.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 21.0% | 9.2% | 3.21 | 1.18 |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 73.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24.7% | 8.4% | 3.44 | 1.20 |
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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 | 476 | .219 | .299 | .336 | 13 | 97 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 281 | .224 | .319 | .363 | 7 | 62 |
| Home | 354 | .212 | .298 | .333 | 9 | 78 |
| Away | 403 | .229 | .313 | .358 | 11 | 81 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.239
xSLG against
.400
xwOBA against
.319
FIP
4.13
ERA
3.21
185.00 IP
WAR
2.6
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
San Diego Padres depth chart- #4
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Common questions
Where should I draft Michael King in 2027?
Michael King is 105th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 9 in a 12-team draft, and 77th in standard points leagues.
Is Michael King a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 9 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Michael King 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 Michael King play for?
Michael King is listed with the San Diego Padres, 1st in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 105th pick on our board.
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