As fantasy baseball owners prepare for the upcoming season, it’s time to take a closer look at the catcher position. This year’s crop of backstops offers a mix of established stars, promising youngsters, and veteran sleepers. Here’s our comprehensive preview, featuring top-12 rankings, sleepers, breakouts, busts, and ADP data.
*Top-12 Catcher Rankings:*
1. J.T. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies)
2. Willson Contreras (St. Louis Cardinals)
3. Salvador Perez (Kansas City Royals)
4. Daulton Varsho (Toronto Blue Jays)
5. Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles)
6. Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves)
7. Jonah Heim (Texas Rangers)
8. Christian Vazquez (Minnesota Twins)
9. Elias Diaz (Colorado Rockies)
10. Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets)
11. Gabriel Moreno (Arizona Diamondbacks)
12. Logan O’Hoppe (Los Angeles Angels)
*Sleepers:*
– Joey Bart (San Francisco Giants): The former top prospect is due for a breakout season, offering power and a strong batting average.
– Korey Lee (Houston Astros): The rookie catcher has impressive raw power and could see significant playing time in Houston.
*Breakouts:*
– Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles): The Orioles’ young catcher is poised for a monster season, offering a rare combination of power, speed, and plate discipline.
– Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets): The Mets’ top prospect is expected to take over as the team’s primary catcher, bringing impressive power and hitting skills to the table.
*Busts:*
– Yadier Molina (St. Louis Cardinals): The veteran catcher is nearing the end of his career, and his production has declined significantly in recent seasons.
– Mitch Garver (Texas Rangers): Garver’s power numbers have decreased in each of the past two seasons, making him a risky fantasy investment.
*ADP Data:*
According to current ADP data, J.T. Realmuto is the first catcher off the board, with an average draft position of 85. Willson Contreras and Salvador Perez follow closely, with ADPs of 105 and 115, respectively.
As you prepare for your fantasy baseball draft, keep these rankings, sleepers, breakouts, and busts in mind. The catcher position may not be as deep as other positions, but there are still plenty of talented players to choose from.
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