Rafael Flores Jr. fantasy outlook 2027
Rafael Flores Jr. ranks 841st overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 35th among catchers, and 607th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 13 HR, 31 R, 36 RBI, 3 SB, .255 AVG. In 2026 he hit .264 with 11 home runs and 0 stolen bases in 163 plate appearances. His results (.367 wOBA) ran ahead of his quality of contact (.347 expected wOBA), so some of that line may not repeat. At 26 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#841
of 1184
Catcher
#35
of 89
Points leagues
#607
143 proj. pts
Dynasty
#841
Keeper value
Round 71
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 84 | 283 | 31 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 9.1% | 24.5% | .255 | .326 | .457 |
| 2026 | 47 | 163 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 9.2% | 27.6% | .264 | .331 | .527 |
| 2025 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.8% | 41.2% | .200 | .294 | .333 |
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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 | 78 | .275 | .359 | .565 | 6 | 21 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 85 | .253 | .306 | .494 | 5 | 24 |
| Home | 80 | .357 | .438 | .686 | 6 | 19 |
| Away | 83 | .179 | .229 | .385 | 5 | 26 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.246
xSLG
.503
xwOBA
.347
wOBA
.367
wRC+
130
WAR
1.2
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Rafael Flores Jr.
- #838Zac GallenSPAZ
- #839Max ClarkOFDET
- #840José FermínOFSTL
- #842Paul Goldschmidt1BNYY
- #843Max KranickRPWSH
- #844Paxton SchultzRPWSH
Best fantasy teammates
Pittsburgh Pirates depth chart- #21Paul SkenesSPPIT
- #43Brandon Lowe2BPIT
- #67Braxton AshcraftSPPIT
- #97Bryan ReynoldsOFPIT
- #103Oneil CruzOFPIT
- #180Ryan O'Hearn1BPIT
Common questions
Where should I draft Rafael Flores Jr. in 2027?
Rafael Flores Jr. is 841st on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 71 in a 12-team draft, and 607th in standard points leagues.
Is Rafael Flores Jr. a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 71 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Rafael Flores Jr. eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at C. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Rafael Flores Jr. play for?
Rafael Flores Jr. is listed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2nd on the catcher depth chart on the depth chart.
More: 2027 catcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 841st pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number