Zach McKinstry fantasy outlook 2027
Zach McKinstry ranks 753rd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 39th among shortstops, and 367th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 8 HR, 52 R, 38 RBI, 12 SB, .228 AVG. In 2026 he hit .199 with 4 home runs and 3 stolen bases in 423 plate appearances. His quality of contact (.283 expected wOBA) ran ahead of his results (.265 wOBA), so there is room for better luck. He plays next season at 32.
Overall (5x5)
#753
of 1184
Shortstop
#39
of 76
Points leagues
#367
200 proj. pts
Dynasty
#753
Keeper value
Round 63
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 142 | 463 | 52 | 8 | 38 | 12 | 8.9% | 20.1% | .228 | .304 | .364 |
| 2026 | 129 | 423 | 42 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 9.9% | 16.3% | .199 | .288 | .294 |
| 2025 | 144 | 511 | 68 | 12 | 49 | 19 | 9.0% | 21.7% | .259 | .333 | .438 |
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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 | 86 | .147 | .238 | .160 | 0 | 15 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 337 | .213 | .301 | .328 | 4 | 54 |
| Home | 216 | .222 | .321 | .357 | 4 | 30 |
| Away | 207 | .177 | .254 | .231 | 0 | 39 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.230
xSLG
.309
xwOBA
.283
wOBA
.265
wRC+
65
WAR
0.9
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
Detroit Tigers depth chart- #32Riley GreeneOFDET
- #102Kevin McGonigleSSDET
- #108Dillon DinglerCDET
- #110Troy MeltonSPDET
- #193Keider MonteroSPDET
- #204Framber ValdezSPDET
Common questions
Where should I draft Zach McKinstry in 2027?
Zach McKinstry is 753rd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 63 in a 12-team draft, and 367th in standard points leagues.
Is Zach McKinstry a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 63 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Zach McKinstry eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at OF, 2B, SS. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Zach McKinstry play for?
Zach McKinstry is listed with the Detroit Tigers, 2nd on the second baseman depth chart on the depth chart.
More: 2027 shortstop rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 753rd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number