Zack Short fantasy outlook 2027
Zack Short ranks 1182nd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 75th among shortstops, and 1035th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 5 HR, 27 R, 22 RBI, 3 SB, .210 AVG. In 2026 he hit .140 with 0 home runs and 0 stolen bases in 62 plate appearances. He plays next season at 32.
Overall (5x5)
#1182
of 1184
Shortstop
#75
of 76
Points leagues
#1035
85 proj. pts
Dynasty
#1182
Keeper value
Round 99
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 95 | 237 | 27 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 10.0% | 25.6% | .210 | .298 | .336 |
| 2026 | 29 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12.9% | 30.6% | .140 | .262 | .180 |
| 2025 | 22 | 56 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7.1% | 32.1% | .220 | .291 | .380 |
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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 | 27 | .222 | .385 | .278 | 0 | 6 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 35 | .094 | .171 | .125 | 0 | 13 |
| Home | 24 | .091 | .167 | .091 | 0 | 9 |
| Away | 38 | .179 | .324 | .250 | 0 | 10 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.159
xSLG
.269
xwOBA
.256
wOBA
.216
wRC+
32
WAR
-0.2
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 Zack Short
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Common questions
Where should I draft Zack Short in 2027?
Zack Short is 1182nd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 99 in a 12-team draft, and 1035th in standard points leagues.
Is Zack Short a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 99 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Zack Short eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SS. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Zack Short play for?
Zack Short is listed with the New York Mets.
More: 2027 shortstop rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 1182nd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number