BAL depth chart 2027
PROJ78-84=TOTAL78-84
Depth chart data updated: October 28, 2026
Infield
CSO FAR +0.0
WAR+0.9
wRC+73
vL·vR82·70
BSR+0.0
FLD+3.8
PT317 PA
Replacement (call-up)wRC+75PT18WAR+0.0
Position TotalPA648wRC+86FLD+1.6PROJ+2.0TOTAL+2.0
1BSO FAR +0.0
WAR+3.4
wRC+135
vL·vR130·137
BSR+0.4
FLD+1.2
PT602 PA
Position TotalPA648wRC+134FLD+1.5PROJ+3.5TOTAL+3.5
2BSO FAR +0.0
WAR+1.0
wRC+94
vL·vR72·102
BSR+2.2
FLD-2.6
PT398 PA
Position TotalPA648wRC+97FLD-2.8PROJ+1.9TOTAL+1.9
SSSO FAR +0.0
WAR+3.8
wRC+120
vL·vR94·130
BSR+2.9
FLD-4.7
PT615 PA
Position TotalPA648wRC+121FLD-4.7PROJ+4.1TOTAL+4.1
3BSO FAR +0.0
WAR+0.1
wRC+92
vL·vR91·93
BSR+0.4
FLD+0.2
PT235 PA
Position TotalPA648wRC+106FLD+1.2PROJ+2.5TOTAL+2.5
Outfield
LFSO FAR +0.0
WAR+0.2
wRC+93
vL·vR80·98
BSR+1.3
FLD-0.9
PT212 PA
Replacement (call-up)wRC+75PT66WAR+0.0
Position TotalPA648wRC+96FLD-0.1PROJ+1.2TOTAL+1.2
CFSO FAR +0.0
WAR+1.6
wRC+101
vL·vR117·95
BSR+2.1
FLD+1.3
PT359 PA
Position TotalPA648wRC+106FLD+3.8PROJ+3.0TOTAL+3.0
RFSO FAR +0.0
WAR+0.8
wRC+117
vL·vR122·114
BSR+0.7
FLD-1.2
PT215 PA
Replacement (call-up)wRC+75PT1WAR+0.0
Position TotalPA648wRC+99FLD-1.4PROJ+1.5TOTAL+1.5
DH
DHSO FAR +0.0
WAR+0.4
wRC+100
vL·vR111·96
BSR+0.1
FLD+0.1
PT117 PA
Replacement (call-up)wRC+75PT76WAR+0.0
Position TotalPA648wRC+105FLD-0.6PROJ+2.3TOTAL+2.3
Rotation
ROTATIONSO FAR +0.0Starting Rotation
Shane BazSP2
WAR+2.2
ERA4.13
FIP4.07
K%22.3
WPA/GS+0.2%
PT172 IP
Outs/GS16.9
Avg Start51
WAR+1.3
ERA4.13
FIP4.37
K%23.0
WPA/GS+3.4%
PT140 IP
Outs/GS16.0
Avg Start43
WAR+1.4
ERA4.23
FIP4.31
K%18.8
WPA/GS-4.1%
PT144 IP
Outs/GS15.9
Avg Start50
SP1OPEN
Section TotalIP891GS162PROJ+8.7TOTAL+8.7
Bullpen
BULLPENSO FAR +0.0Bullpen
WAR+0.8
ERA3.81
FIP3.81
K%29.9
WPA/App+0.1%
PT47 IP
Outs/App3.0
Section TotalIP567PROJ+6.1TOTAL+6.1
Future Depth Chart — BAL
Click a year tab for the projected lineup, rotation, and team WAR
PEAK 2027 · 68W · 21.4 WAR
OFF-BOOKS 7YR $179M
AGE 26.5 → 27.2
WINDOW no projected contention years
AL East · 2027
#1NYY99#2BOS89#3BAL87#4TB81#5TOR75
Projected: 68–94
Team WAR: 21.4
Avg Age: 26.5
Est. Payroll: $39M
FA Budget Room: $199M (CBT $238M)
REBUILD
Position Players
| Pos | Player | WAR | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Samuel Basallo (22) | 1.7 | $8.4M |
| Ike Irish (23) | 0.1 | $0.0M | |
| 1B | Ryan Mountcastle (30) | 0.1 | $1.1M |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand (27) | 0.0 | $0.8M | |
| 2B | Jackson Holliday (23) | 0.7 | $0.8M |
| Jeremiah Jackson (27) | 0.1 | $0.8M | |
| SS | Gunnar Henderson (26) | 3.6 | $12.1M |
| Wehiwa Aloy (23) | 0.1 | $0.0M | |
| 3B | Jordan Westburg (28) | 1.3 | $2.6M |
| Blaze Alexander (28) | 0.1 | $0.8M | |
| LF | Christian Franklin (27) | 0.2 | $0.8M |
| Reed Trimble (27) | 0.0 | $0.0M | |
| CF | Luis Robert Jr. (29) | 0.9 | $2.5M |
| Leody Taveras (28) | 0.0 | $0.4M | |
| RF | Colton Cowser (27) | 1.2 | $2.4M |
| Dylan Beavers (25) | 0.1 | $0.8M | |
| DH | FA — replacement level | 0.0 | — |
Pitchers
| Role | Player | WAR | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP | Joseph Dzierwa (prospect) | 3.3 | $0.8M |
| Nestor German (prospect) | 2.2 | $0.8M | |
| Anthony Eyanson (prospect) | 2.0 | $0.8M | |
| RP | Michael Forret (prospect) | 1.5 | $0.8M |
| Micah Ashman (prospect) | 1.5 | $0.8M | |
| Levi Wells (prospect) | 0.6 | $0.8M |
Off The Books for 2027
Minor-league depth by level — BAL
Top projected players at each affiliate level, ranked by 2027 projected WAR. Click a header to sort.
AAA · 11 projected players
| Player | Pos | Age | ETA | 2027 WAR | cWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Willems | C | 24 | 2029 | +0.4 | 2.1 |
| Reed Trimble | LF | 27 | 2028 | +0.1 | 0.1 |
| Bryan Ramos | 3B | 25 | 2028 | +0.0 | 0.4 |
| Luis Vázquez | SS | 27 | 2028 | +0.0 | 0.0 |
| José Barrero | SS | 29 | 2027 | +0.0 | -0.1 |
| Enrique Bradfield Jr. | OF | 25 | 2028 | -0.1 | 0.0 |
| PITCHERS | |||||
| Nestor German | P | 25 | 2028 | +2.2 | 5.0 |
| Michael Forret | P | 23 | 2028 | +1.5 | 7.1 |
| Levi Wells | P | 25 | 2028 | +0.6 | 2.0 |
AA · 13 projected players
| Player | Pos | Age | ETA | 2027 WAR | cWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Anderson | C | 23 | 2028 | +0.9 | 6.4 |
| Brandon Butterworth | SS | 24 | 2029 | +0.6 | 2.8 |
| Aron Estrada | 2B | 22 | 2028 | +0.3 | 5.5 |
| Anderson De Los Santos | SS | 23 | 2028 | +0.1 | 1.9 |
| Tavian Josenberger | CF | 25 | 2028 | -0.2 | 0.1 |
| Griff O'Ferrall | SS | 24 | 2029 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
| PITCHERS | |||||
| Joseph Dzierwa | P | 23 | 2028 | +3.3 | 10.4 |
| Anthony Eyanson | P | 22 | 2028 | +2.0 | 13.2 |
| Micah Ashman | P | 24 | 2029 | +1.5 | 3.9 |
| Sebastian Gongora | P | 25 | 2028 | +0.5 | 1.4 |
| Evan Yates | P | 24 | 2028 | +0.3 | 1.1 |
A+ · 17 projected players
| Player | Pos | Age | ETA | 2027 WAR | cWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Irish | C | 23 | 2028 | +1.0 | 6.2 |
| Wehiwa Aloy | SS | 23 | 2028 | +0.7 | 6.3 |
| Colin Tuft | C | 24 | 2028 | +0.5 | 1.8 |
| Enddy Azocar | CF | 20 | 2028 | +0.0 | 9.8 |
| Nate George | OF | 21 | 2028 | +0.0 | 1.5 |
| Elis Cuevas | SS | 22 | 2028 | +0.0 | 0.8 |
| PITCHERS | |||||
| Boston Bateman | P | 21 | 2028 | +0.6 | 4.8 |
| Kyson Witherspoon | P | 22 | 2028 | +0.5 | 5.5 |
| Carson Dorsey | P | 24 | 2028 | +0.2 | 1.4 |
A · 9 projected players
| Player | Pos | Age | ETA | 2027 WAR | cWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiden Lo Re | SS | 20 | 2029 | +0.5 | 9.2 |
| Juan Ortega | C | 21 | 2028 | +0.2 | 3.2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | C | 23 | 2028 | +0.1 | 2.2 |
| Jimmy Anderson | SS | 21 | 2028 | +0.0 | 1.6 |
| Cobb Hightower | SS | 22 | 2029 | +0.0 | 1.3 |
| Ty Head | OF | 22 | 2028 | -0.1 | 0.0 |
ROK · 5 projected players
| Player | Pos | Age | ETA | 2027 WAR | cWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joephillip Guzman | 2B | 20 | 2028 | +0.0 | 1.6 |
| Railin Tea | 2B | 21 | 2028 | +0.0 | 1.0 |
| Josnaider Orellana | C | 22 | 2028 | +0.0 | 0.5 |
| Ruben Hernandez | IF | 18 | 2028 | -0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jesus Gomez | IF | 18 | 2028 | -0.1 | -0.1 |