Orion Kerkering fantasy outlook 2027
Orion Kerkering ranks 328th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 67th among relief pitchers, and 512th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 6 W, 3.92 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 65 K in 60 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.97 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 58 innings across 62 appearances. His 4.17 FIP says his 4.97 ERA was worse than his pitching. At 26 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#328
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#67
of 409
Points leagues
#512
162 proj. pts
Dynasty
#328
Keeper value
Round 28
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 65 | 0 | 60.0 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 65 | 24.9% | 10.3% | 3.92 | 1.32 |
| 2026 | 62 | 0 | 58.0 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 63 | 23.5% | 12.7% | 4.97 | 1.45 |
| 2025 | 69 | 0 | 60.0 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 65 | 24.4% | 10.2% | 3.30 | 1.37 |
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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 | 127 | .238 | .362 | .400 | 3 | 32 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 141 | .208 | .321 | .325 | 2 | 31 |
| Home | 125 | .218 | .298 | .345 | 2 | 30 |
| Away | 143 | .226 | .378 | .374 | 3 | 33 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.214
xSLG against
.325
xwOBA against
.301
FIP
4.17
ERA
4.97
58.00 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
Philadelphia Phillies depth chart- #8Kyle SchwarberDHPHI
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- #28Bryce Harper1BPHI
- #48Jesús LuzardoSPPHI
- #53Trea TurnerSSPHI
Common questions
Where should I draft Orion Kerkering in 2027?
Orion Kerkering is 328th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 28 in a 12-team draft, and 512th in standard points leagues.
Is Orion Kerkering a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 28 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Orion Kerkering eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Orion Kerkering play for?
Orion Kerkering is listed with the Philadelphia Phillies.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 328th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number