Walker Buehler fantasy outlook 2027
Walker Buehler ranks 801st overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 208th among starting pitchers, and 347th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 9 W, 4.74 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 123 K in 149 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.63 ERA and 131 strikeouts over 153.67 innings in 32 starts. He plays next season at 32.
Overall (5x5)
#801
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#208
of 261
Points leagues
#347
206 proj. pts
Dynasty
#801
Keeper value
Round 67
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 31 | 30 | 149.1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 18.9% | 9.3% | 4.74 | 1.41 |
| 2026 | 32 | 32 | 153.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 20.1% | 8.8% | 4.63 | 1.35 |
| 2025 | 26 | 24 | 126.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 16.3% | 10.8% | 4.93 | 1.52 |
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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 | 373 | .273 | .351 | .417 | 10 | 76 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 278 | .234 | .300 | .421 | 12 | 55 |
| Home | 357 | .241 | .319 | .384 | 12 | 69 |
| Away | 294 | .275 | .341 | .460 | 10 | 62 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.246
xSLG against
.403
xwOBA against
.316
FIP
4.50
ERA
4.63
153.67 IP
WAR
1.5
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 Walker Buehler in 2027?
Walker Buehler is 801st on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 67 in a 12-team draft, and 347th in standard points leagues.
Is Walker Buehler a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 67 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Walker Buehler 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 Walker Buehler play for?
Walker Buehler is listed with the San Diego Padres, 3rd in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 801st pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number