Zac Thornton fantasy outlook 2027
Zac Thornton ranks 261st overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 85th among starting pitchers, and 404th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 6 W, 3.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 86 K in 102 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.42 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 84.33 innings in 15 starts. His 4.51 FIP says his 3.42 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 25 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#261
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#85
of 261
Points leagues
#404
189 proj. pts
Dynasty
#261
Keeper value
Round 22
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 18 | 18 | 102.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 20.9% | 6.5% | 3.59 | 1.16 |
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 84.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 18.7% | 5.3% | 3.42 | 1.14 |
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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 | 110 | .214 | .264 | .350 | 4 | 19 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 227 | .265 | .310 | .455 | 10 | 44 |
| Home | 210 | .262 | .306 | .456 | 10 | 45 |
| Away | 127 | .227 | .276 | .361 | 4 | 18 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.261
xSLG against
.444
xwOBA against
.324
FIP
4.51
ERA
3.42
84.33 IP
WAR
0.7
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 Zac Thornton
- #258Kevin KellyRPTB
- #259Robert SuarezRPATL
- #260Casey SchmittOFSF
- #262Spencer Torkelson1BDET
- #263Jeff HoffmanRPMIN
- #264Chad PatrickSPMIL
Best fantasy teammates
New York Mets depth chart- #17Juan SotoOFNYM
- #52Nolan McLeanSPNYM
- #69Carson BengeOFNYM
- #124Bo Bichette3BNYM
- #139Francisco LindorSSNYM
- #247A.J. EwingOFNYM
Common questions
Where should I draft Zac Thornton in 2027?
Zac Thornton is 261st on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 22 in a 12-team draft, and 404th in standard points leagues.
Is Zac Thornton a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 22 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Zac Thornton 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 Zac Thornton play for?
Zac Thornton is listed with the New York Mets, 3rd in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 261st pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number