Yoshinobu Yamamoto fantasy outlook 2027
Yoshinobu Yamamoto ranks 7th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 4th among starting pitchers, and 4th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 13 W, 2.73 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 179 K in 170 IP. In 2026 he posted a 2.53 ERA and 182 strikeouts over 185 innings in 28 starts. His 3.33 FIP says his 2.53 ERA was kinder than his pitching. He plays next season at 28.
Overall (5x5)
#7
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#4
of 261
Points leagues
#4
430 proj. pts
Dynasty
#8
Keeper value
Round 1
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 28 | 28 | 170.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 27.0% | 7.1% | 2.73 | 0.97 |
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 185.0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 25.7% | 5.9% | 2.53 | 0.87 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 173.2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 29.4% | 8.6% | 2.49 | 0.99 |
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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 | 378 | .169 | .228 | .283 | 10 | 96 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 330 | .197 | .248 | .338 | 10 | 86 |
| Home | 401 | .190 | .247 | .350 | 14 | 106 |
| Away | 307 | .171 | .225 | .255 | 6 | 76 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.211
xSLG against
.335
xwOBA against
.266
FIP
3.33
ERA
2.53
185.00 IP
WAR
4.7
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 Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 2027?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is 7th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 1 in a 12-team draft, and 4th in standard points leagues.
Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 1 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Yoshinobu Yamamoto 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 Yoshinobu Yamamoto play for?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is listed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1st in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 7th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number