Get ready for the 2011 Fantasy Baseball season by dominating your draft with my personalized fantasy baseball rankings, stat projections, and player info, all right here for free. Catcher (C) Keeper Rankings are based on a standard scoring system in mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball leagues, over a 3-year time period during the 2011-2013 seasons.
Scoring system stats include: runs scored, homeruns, rbi, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). AB = at bats during the 2010 season.
In these keeper rankings, for a player to qualify at Catcher (C), they must have played in at least 10 games or started at least 5 games at the Catcher (C) position during the 2010 season. Keeper rankings are based on the probability that the player will play the Catcher (C) position during the 2011-2013 seasons. Each players 2011 fantasy baseball position eligibility and their age to begin the 2011 season is provided after their name.
For additional 2011 Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Info check out my blog at Hawk Fantasy Sports
2011 KEEPER RANKINGS – updated March 1, 2011
Other Position Rankings: C / 1B / 2B / 3B / SS / OF / LF / CF / RF / SP / RP
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Top 50 – Catcher (C) Keeper Rankings 2011
1. Joe Mauer – Min
2. Buster Posey – SF
3. Brian McCann – Atl
4. Carlos Santana – Cle
5. Matt Wieters – Bal
6. Victor Martinez – Det
7. Miguel Montero – Ari
8. Geovany Soto – ChC
9. Mike Napoli – Tex
10. JP Arencibia – Tor
11. Kurt Suzuki – Oak
12. Jesus Montero – NYY
13. Hank Conger – LAA
14. Jarrod Saltalamacchia – Bos
15. Russell Martin – NYY
16. Ryan Doumit – Pit
17. Chris Iannetta – Col
18. Wilson Ramos – Was
19. Alex Avila – Det
20. John Buck – Fla
21. Yadier Molina – StL
22. Carlos Ruiz – Phi
23. Chris Snyder – Pit
24. Jorge Posada – NYY
25. Jason Castro – Hou
26. John Jaso – TB
27. Josh Thole – NYM
28. Jonathan Lucroy – Mil
29. Nick Hundley – SD
30. Jeff Mathis – LAA
31. Adam Moore – Sea
32. Tyler Flowers – CWS
33. Miguel Olivo – Sea
34. AJ Pierzynski – CWS
35. Kelly Shoppach – TB
36. Dioner Navarro – LAD
37. Ryan Hanigan – Cin
38. Rod Barajas – LAD
39. Ramon Hernandez – Cin
40. Ivan Rodriguez – Was
41. Jason Varitek – Bos
42. Yorvit Torrealba – Tex
43. Wilin Rosario – Col
44. Derek Norris – Was
45. Wil Myers – KC
46. Jake Fox – Bal
47. George Kotttaras – Mil
48. Lou Marson – Cle
49. Jeff Clement – Pit
50. Max Ramirez – Bos
51. John Baker – Fla
52. Bryan Anderson – StL
53. *FA* Bengie Molina – Tex
54. Jason Kendall – KC
55. Ronny Paulino – NYM
56. David Ross – Atl
57. Gerald Laird – StL
58. Wil Nieves – Mil
59. Jose Molina – Tor
60. Taylor Teagarden – Tex
61. JR Towles – Hou .
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2010 Fantasy Baseball – Catcher (C) Keeper Rankings
To give you an idea of the potential accuracy of my rankings and projections, here is a look back at my Top 50 Catcher (C) Keeper Rankings from last year to begin the 2010 season.
Catcher (C) Keeper Rankings 2010
#1 – Joe Mauer – C – Minnesota Twins (27)
A breakout year last season has positioned Mauer as the clear cut #1 ranked catcher for fantasy baseball teams heading into the 2010 season. Expecting numbers in excess of 20 homeruns, 80 RBI, 80 runs scored, and a .300 batting average, seems like money in the bank as long as Mauer can stay healthy and tally 500 at bats during the 2010 season.
2009 Stats: 523 AB, 94 R, 28 HR, 96 RBI, 4 SB, .365 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 90 R, 25 HR, 90 RBI, 3 SB, .330 AVG
#2 – Brian McCann – C – Atlanta Braves (26)
After Joe Mauer, Brian McCann is my easy choice as the #2 catcher over Victor Martinez entering the 2010 fantasy baseball season. While Martinez typically receives more headlines and attention from fantasy baseball owners, McCann who is five years younger than Martinez, seems like the better bet for fantasy teams heading into the 2010 season. Add to that the fact that McCann at just age 26 for the 2010 season likely hasn’t even reached his peak yet, and he has already produced three 20 plus homerun seasons, three 90 plus RBI season, and two seasons of tallying a .300 plus batting average during just his first four years in the MLB, and you have to like your odds with McCann on your fantasy team this season.
2009 Stats: 488 AB, 63 R, 21 HR, 94 RBI, 4 SB, .281 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 25 HR, 95 RBI, 3 SB, .295 AVG
#3 – Matt Wieters – C – Baltimore Orioles (24)
With hitting skills comparable to Joe Mauer, the young 24 year old Matt Wieters could easily have a breakout season this year. Considered to be a future All-Star in the making, Wieters should take over the full time starting catching duties in Baltimore this season, while also claiming a spot in the middle of the batting order at either #3, #4 or #5.
2009 Stats: 354 AB, 35 R, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 0 SB, .288 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 65 R, 18 HR, 75 RBI, 5 SB, .290 AVG
#4 – Víctor Martinez – C/1B – Boston Red Sox (31)
A move to Boston for the second half of last season seemed to work wonders for Martinez’s stat line. With an entire year in the potent Boston lineup during the 2010 season, Martinez could have a chance at posting career highs this season. As a combo C/1B option, Martinez offers fantasy baseball teams that highly sought after and much needed position versatility. Another season of 20 homeruns, 100 RBI and a .300 batting average seem like a good bet for Martinez in 2010.
2009 Stats: 588 AB, 88 R, 23 HR, 108 RBI, 1 SB, .303 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 80 R, 20 HR, 95 RBI, 0 SB, .295 AVG
#5 – Geovany Soto – C – Chicago Cubs (27)
With injuries derailing Soto’s sophomore year that ultimately ended as a gigantic bust for fantasy teams, many of those burned teams will have a hard time gambling on Soto again this season. However, Soto’s hitting abilities are still there, and any catcher who can tally 20 homeruns and 80 RBI’s needs to be on the fantasy baseball radar. A huge comeback year could be in store for Soto in 2010, so don’t wait too long to take a gamble on him in your fantasy baseball draft.
2009 Stats: 331 AB, 27 R, 11 HR, 47 RBI, 1 SB, .218 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 65 R, 18 HR, 75 RBI, 0 SB, .280 AVG
#6 – Miguel Montero – C – Arizona Diamondbacks (27)
After an injury to Chris Snyder forced Montero into the everyday starting catching job for the Diamondbacks last season, Montero made sure he took full advantage of his golden opportunity. Once a highly touted prospect for the Diamondbacks, Montero seized his opportunity last season and has emerged as the catcher of the future for the Diamondbacks entering the 2010 season. While there is the potential that Montero regresses this season after last years breakout, there is also the potential that Montero performs even better in 2010. Fantasy baseball teams looking at drafting Montero this season can expect a high reward high risk pick.
2009 Stats: 425 AB, 61 R, 16 HR, 59 RBI, 1 SB, .294 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 18 HR, 70 RBI, 0 SB, .285 AVG
#7 – Mike Napoli – C – Los Angeles Angels (28)
Often flying under the radar in fantasy baseball leagues, Napoli and his 20 homeruns from the catcher position is downright solid gold for fantasy teams. And after bringing up his batting average to a consistent .273 clip over each of the past two years, Napoli doesn’t seem to carry around that batting average stigma anymore that was once a category killer for fantasy teams. Combine that to the fact that Napoli may see additional at bats as a DH this year, and fantasy baseball teams could easily be looking at a career year from Napoli in 2010.
2009 Stats: 382 AB, 60 R, 20 HR, 56 RBI, 3 SB, .272 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 25 HR, 70 RBI, 5 SB, .270 AVG
#8 – Russell Martin – C – Los Angeles Dodgers (27)
My how the mighty have fallen. Can you believe that at this time last season, many had Russell Martin ranked as the #1 overall fantasy baseball catcher entering the 2009 season. With a career worst season last year, one would think that Martin could only go up from there for the 2010 season. I would expect a bounce back year, but not a huge bounce back. Still, any catcher that has the potential to tally double digit homeruns and stolen bases, clearly needs to garner starter consideration for fantasy teams.
2009 Stats: 505 AB, 63 R, 7 HR, 53 RBI, 11 SB, .250 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 75 R, 10 HR, 70 RBI, 10 SB, .280 AVG
#9 – Buster Posey – C – San Francisco Giants (23)
With Bengie Molina agreeing to a new contract extension to remain with the Giants, Posey’s chances of claiming the starting catcher job for the Giants to begin the 2010 season have all but vanished. However there is a great possibility that the Molina signing was made so that Posey can sit behind and learn from Molina to begin the 2010 season, and then move into the fulltime starters role midway through the season. Displaying excellent plate discipline and solid power ability, Posey has managed to tally an outstanding .327 batting average, 19 homeruns, 86 rbi and 94 runs scored over just 459 at bats during his career in the minors. If Posey receives around 350 at bats for the Giants during the 2010 season, he could be looking at a rookie season that includes 10 homeruns.
2009 Minor League Stats: 422 AB, 84 R, 18 HR, 80 RBI, 6 SB, .325 AVG
2009 Major League Stats: 17 AB, 1 R, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, .118 AVG
2010 Major League Stat Projections: 50 R, 10 HR, 50 RBI, 4 SB, .290 AVG
#10 – Kurt Suzuki – C – Oakland Athletics (26)
Entering his fourth year in the MLB, Suzuki has slowly come into his own and after posting a career year last season, he is starting to gain the trust of fantasy teams heading into the 2010 season. If Oakland can improve their offense at all this season, Suzuki could easily post career highs once again this year. And as an added benefit for fantasy teams, a double digit stolen base season could be in store for Suzuki as well this season.
2009 Stats: 570 AB, 74 R, 15 HR, 88 RBI, 8 SB, .274 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 12 HR, 75 RBI, 10 SB, .280 AVG
#11 – Chris Iannetta – C – Colorado Rockies (27)
After a breakout year in 2008, Iannetta slumped through an injury riddled 2009 season. And while Iannetta is seemingly overlooked by many fantasy baseball managers heading into the 2010 season, the fact remains that Iannetta still belted 16 homeruns and 52 RBI’s over just 289 at bats last season. At just age 27 for the 2010 season, Iannetta is more than capable of producing 20 homerun and 80 RBI seasons over the next couple of years, so fantasy baseball keeper league teams definitely need to consider Iannetta as a top 10 catcher entering the 2010 season.
2009 Stats: 289 AB, 41 R, 16 HR, 52 RBI, 0 SB, .228 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 55 R, 20 HR, 75 RBI, 0 SB, .270 AVG
#12 – Ryan Doumit – C – Pittsburgh Pirates (29)
#13 – Carlos Santana – C – Cleveland Indians
#14 – Adam Moore – C – Seattle Mariners (26)
#15 – Alex Avila – C – Detroit Tigers (23)
#16 – Bengie Molina – C – San Francisco Giants
#17 – Jorge Posada – C – New York Yankees (39)
#18 – Yadier Molina – C – St. Louis Cardinals (27)
#19 – Jarrod Saltalamacchia – C – Texas Rangers (25)
#20 – Tyler Flowers – C – Chicago White Sox (24)
#21 – Miguel Olivo – C – Colorado Rockies
#22 – Nick Hundley – C – San Diego Padres
#23 – AJ Pierzynski – C – Chicago White Sox (33)
#24 – John Baker – C – Florida Marlins (29)
#25 – Kelly Shoppach – C – Tampa Bay Rays
#26 – Jesus Flores – C – Washington Nationals (25)
#27 – Lou Marson – C – Cleveland Indians (24)
#28 – JR Towles – C – Houston Astros
#29 – Jeff Clement – C – Pittsburgh Pirates
#30 – Jason Castro – C – Houston Astros
#31 – Dioner Navarro – C – Tampa Bay Rays
#32 – John Buck – C – Toronto Blue Jays
#33 – Carlos Ruiz – C – Philadelphia Phillies
#34 – Chris Snyder – C – Arizona Diamondbacks
#35 – Josh Thole – C – New York Mets
#36 – JP Arencibia – C – Toronto Blue Jays
#37 – Jesus Montero – C – New York Yankees
#38 – Jonathan Lucroy – C – Milwaukee Brewers
#39 – Omir Santos – C – New York Mets
#40 – Jeff Mathis – C – Los Angeles Angels
#41 – Rod Barajas – C – New York Mets
#42 – Rob Johnson – C – Seattle Mariners
#43 – Taylor Teagarden – C – Texas Rangers
#44 – Francisco Cervelli – C – New York Yankees
#45 – Max Ramirez – C/1B – Texas Rangers
#46 – Wilson Ramos – C – Minnesota Twins
#47 – Angel Salome – C – Milwaukee Brewers
#48 – George Kottaras – C – Milwaukee Brewers
#49 – Gerald Laird – C – Detroit Tigers
#50 – Ramon Hernandez – C – Cincinnati Reds
For additional Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Info check out my blog at Hawk Fantasy Sports
