Zack Wheeler fantasy outlook 2027
Zack Wheeler ranks 22nd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 9th among starting pitchers, and 14th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 12 W, 3.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 180 K in 156 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.00 ERA and 193 strikeouts over 162 innings in 28 starts. At 37 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#22
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#9
of 261
Points leagues
#14
391 proj. pts
Dynasty
#32
Keeper value
Round 2
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 26 | 26 | 156.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 28.2% | 6.9% | 3.06 | 1.06 |
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 162.0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 29.9% | 7.3% | 3.00 | 1.05 |
| 2025 | 24 | 24 | 149.2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 33.3% | 5.6% | 2.71 | 0.94 |
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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 | 379 | .225 | .298 | .389 | 13 | 109 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 266 | .185 | .229 | .321 | 8 | 84 |
| Home | 310 | .199 | .265 | .337 | 9 | 100 |
| Away | 335 | .217 | .275 | .382 | 12 | 93 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.203
xSLG against
.320
xwOBA against
.262
FIP
3.35
ERA
3.00
162.00 IP
WAR
4.0
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
Philadelphia Phillies depth chart- #8Kyle SchwarberDHPHI
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Common questions
Where should I draft Zack Wheeler in 2027?
Zack Wheeler is 22nd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 2 in a 12-team draft, and 14th in standard points leagues.
Is Zack Wheeler a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 2 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Zack Wheeler 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 Zack Wheeler play for?
Zack Wheeler is listed with the Philadelphia Phillies, 1st in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 22nd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number