Nick Kurtz fantasy outlook 2027
Nick Kurtz ranks 86th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 9th among first basemen, and 118th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 26 HR, 73 R, 74 RBI, 6 SB, .274 AVG. In 2026 he hit .256 with 21 home runs and 7 stolen bases in 434 plate appearances. His results matched his quality of contact (.381 wOBA, .373 expected). At 24 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#86
of 1184
First base
#9
of 72
Points leagues
#118
296 proj. pts
Dynasty
#82
Keeper value
Round 8
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 109 | 466 | 73 | 26 | 74 | 6 | 14.5% | 28.7% | .274 | .383 | .530 |
| 2026 | 99 | 434 | 62 | 21 | 69 | 7 | 18.2% | 32.5% | .256 | .396 | .483 |
| 2025 | 117 | 489 | 90 | 36 | 86 | 2 | 12.9% | 30.9% | .290 | .383 | .619 |
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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 | 157 | .235 | .338 | .390 | 6 | 60 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 277 | .269 | .430 | .542 | 15 | 81 |
| Home | 228 | .278 | .430 | .561 | 14 | 74 |
| Away | 206 | .233 | .359 | .401 | 7 | 67 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.243
xSLG
.482
xwOBA
.373
wOBA
.381
wRC+
138
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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Common questions
Where should I draft Nick Kurtz in 2027?
Nick Kurtz is 86th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 8 in a 12-team draft, and 118th in standard points leagues.
Is Nick Kurtz a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 8 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Nick Kurtz 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 Nick Kurtz play for?
Nick Kurtz is listed with the Athletics, the starting first baseman on the depth chart.
More: 2027 first base rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 86th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number