| The catcher position in past seasons has been | | | | After putting up insane fantasy baseball numbers |
| one that was just filler. For real Baseball teams | | | | last year i would expect a small sophomore slump |
| the defense that a catcher provides is far more | | | | from him. He will still be a great catcher to have |
| important than there offensive value. Since all we | | | | on any team, however don't look for a repeat of |
| care about as fantasy baseball managers is | | | | last year. |
| offensive production the catcher spot has usually | | | | 6. Ryan Doumit. (14/70/70/.310/2) |
| been a position that is drafted later in the draft. | | | | He plays for the pirates... With no one hitting |
| Here are my tier rankings for fantasy baseball | | | | around him his RBI's could go down. |
| catchers in 2009. When looking at this the player | | | | 7. Chris Iannetta. (22/75/60/.265/0) |
| predicted stats are formatted as follows: (HR/RBI | | | | He plays in the hitter friendly park. However the |
| R/AVG/SB) | | | | Rockies offense is well, a bit rocky. they have |
| The tier one of catchers is usually drafted in the | | | | lost Holiday, however if this guy plays in more |
| 4th through 6th rounds. The fantasy managers | | | | than 100 games this year look for him to be a HR |
| that draft a catcher in these early rounds are | | | | factor on your team. |
| usually managers that are using the position | | | | Tier 3. |
| scarcity strategy. It is my suggestion however | | | | 8. Matt Wieters. (no idea) |
| that even in using this strategy you wait till the | | | | How can a guy that has never played in a big |
| 2nd tier of fantasy baseball catchers to begin | | | | league game get this kind of a ranking? He |
| drafting them. So with out any more of a hold up | | | | deserves it. The question is no longer if he gets |
| here are my Fantasy baseball tier rankings for | | | | called up, its when. When he does make sure he |
| catchers: | | | | is on your roster. |
| Tier 1. | | | | 9. Jorge Posada. (15/80/85/.280/2) |
| 1. Joe Mauer. (12/85/95/.330/5) | | | | He is getting old. However he plays for the |
| Joe lives on the base paths. He has an absolute | | | | Yankees. its pretty much a guarantee that every |
| ridiculous on base percentage. He will help your | | | | time he comes up to the plate there will be a |
| team with batting average, and score plenty of | | | | man on base. |
| runs. If you are looking for a catcher that will play | | | | 10. Bengie Molina. (18/85/45/.275/0) |
| almost every day and score a lot of runs Mr. | | | | His RBI totals last year were insane! look for |
| Mauer is your man! | | | | them to drop back to earth. |
| 2. Brian McCann. (20/85/60/.290/2) | | | | Tier 4. |
| Look for McCann to take a step back in | | | | 11. Dioner Navarro. (8/60/45/.290/2) |
| production. However his numbers will still keep him | | | | He plays for the Rays. They have a great |
| in the top tier of fantasy baseball catchers. Don't | | | | offense and hitting can be contagious. |
| forget that Brian plays for a falling team and could | | | | 12. Mike Napoli. (20/70/50/.245/5) |
| be traded at any time to a true competitor. | | | | Can he play an entire season? This guy can hit if |
| 3. Russell Martin. (12/65/85/.280/20) | | | | the Angels will let him. He is a risk, but the reward |
| A catcher with 20 steal potential, that is quite | | | | is a catcher that could possibly hit 25+ home runs. |
| un-heard of. if you are looking for a super speedy | | | | He is in the 4th tier because of the risk factor. |
| team and would like some speed at the catcher | | | | 13. A.J. Pierzynski. (10/55/60/.280/1) |
| position the Russell is the catcher for you. He is | | | | He is getting older and plays Catcher. His numbers |
| the only catcher in this years draft that has 20 | | | | will drop. But he will get the job done, her certainly |
| 20 potential, however i don't see him increasing his | | | | will not hurt you in any category. |
| home runs over last year. | | | | 14. Pablo Sandoval. (10/75/70/.300/0) |
| That sums is up for tier 1 of fantasy baseball | | | | This guy is the next Joe Mauer in the making. He |
| catchers. The only reason that anyone should be | | | | gives you average and RBI's. If he gets more |
| drafting these guys is if they are using the | | | | playing time his numbers should reach some nice |
| position scarcity fantasy baseball strategy. | | | | heights. He also has 1st and 3rd base eligibility. |
| Tier 2. | | | | 15. Ramon Hernandez. (10/ 60/50/.265/0) |
| 4. Victor Martinez. (20/100/80/.295/0) | | | | These number are terrible, look to get someone |
| If he is healthy this year he should hit at least 20 | | | | else. |
| home runs. If you feel the big V-Mart will return | | | | With the catcher position being so weak this year |
| back to form and can stay healthy all year then | | | | it really doesn't matter who you get, just get |
| wait till the 1st tier of catcher's have been taking, | | | | someone that you believe will play ever day. That |
| wait till around the 7th round and steal him | | | | sums up my Tier rankings for Fantasy Catchers. |
| because he will be a bargain that late in the draft. | | | | Make sure to check out my other fantasy |
| 5. Geovany Soto. (20/80/70/.280/0) | | | | baseball tier rankings here. |