2012 Fantasy Baseball: Catcher (C) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Catcher (C) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age. Catcher (C) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Catcher (C) Sleepers – Top 3

Devin Mesoraco – Cin – C (23)

As one of the best hitting catcher prospects in the minor leagues during the 2011 season, the 23 year old Mesoraco will be given an opportunity to take over as the Cincinnati Reds everyday starting catcher as rookie in 2012. Offering an excellent power hitting bat, Mesoraco has plenty of potential to tally 15 plus home runs during the 2012 season. Fantasy baseball teams will definitely want to target Mesoraco has a high upside catcher pick in their fantasy baseball drafts this season.

2011 Minor League Triple A Stats: 436 AB, 60 R, 15 HR, 71 RBI, 1 SB, .289 AVG

2011 Major League Stats: 50 AB, 5 R, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 0 SB, .180 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 50 R, 15 HR, 55 RBI, 0 SB, .270 AVG

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: First Base (1B) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball First Base (1B) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age. First Base (1B) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

First Base (1B) Sleepers – Top 3

Paul Goldschmidt – Ari – 1B (24)

After putting on an impressive power hitting display in the minors during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, Goldschmidt received his major league call-up with the Diamondbacks in August 2011 and immediately took over as the starting first baseman in Arizona. In just 48 major league games to finish out last season, Goldschmidt did not disappoint in being able to transfer his minor league success into major league success after racking up 8 home runs and 26 rbi over just 156 at bats with the Diamondbacks. With the starting 1B job Goldschmidt’s for the taking, their is plenty of reason to believe that Goldschmidt could rack up 30 home runs and 100 rbi during the 2012 season.

2011 Minor League Double A Stats: 366 AB, 84 R, 30 HR, 94 RBI, 9 SB, .306 AVG

2011 Major League Stats: 156 AB, 28 R, 8 HR, 26 RBI, 4 SB, .250 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 85 R, 30 HR, 100 RBI, 5 SB, .275 AVG

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Second Base (2B) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Second Base (2B) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age. Second Base (2B) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Second Base (2B) Sleepers – Top 3

Jason Kipnis – Cle – 2B (24)

Entering the 2011 season as one of the top second base power hitting minor league prospects, Kipnis earned his major league call-up with the Indians in mid-July last season. Wasting no time in realizing his major league hitting potential, Kipnis immediately racked up 7 home runs, 9 doubles, and 5 stolen bases over just 136 at bats in the Indians lineup. With the starting 2B job his for the taking in Cleveland, Kipnis could easily become a 15 home run and 15 stolen base player during the 2012 season.

2011 Minor League Triple A Stats: 343 AB, 65 R, 12 HR, 55 RBI, 12 SB, .280 AVG

2011 Major League Stats: 136 AB, 24 R, 7 HR, 19 RBI, 5 SB, .272 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 85 R, 15 HR, 70 RBI, 15 SB, .285 AVG

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Third Base (3B) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Third Base (3B) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age. Third Base (3B) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Third Base (3B) Sleepers – Top 3

Mike Moustakas – KC – 3B (23)

Considered one of the top power hitting minor league prospects entering the 2011 season, Moustakas earned his major league call-up in early June last season and immediately took over as the Royals everyday starting third baseman. After struggling initially at the plate to begin his major league career, Moustakas improved significantly as the season went on and he gained more experience. As the Royals cornerstone at 3B, Moustakas should take over as one of the Royals top power hitting run producers during the 2012 season, as he will likely bat 5th or 6th in the everyday lineup.

2011 Minor League Triple A Stats: 223 AB, 38 R, 10 HR, 44 RBI, 1 SB, .287 AVG

2011 Major League Stats: 338 AB, 26 R, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 2 SB, .263 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 70 R, 25 HR, 80 RBI, 5 SB, .275 AVG

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Shortstop (SS) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop (SS) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age. Shortstop (SS) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Shortstop (SS) Sleepers – Top 3

Zack Cozart – Cin – SS (26)

Entering the 2011 season as a duel threat offensive player who was coming off of a 2010 minor league season at Triple A that resulted in 17 home runs and 30 stolen bases, it only seemed reasonable to expect Cozart to be given an opportunity to make his major league debut and eventually start in the Reds lineup at some point during the 2011 season. Finally getting the call in early July, Cozart took over as the Reds starting shortstop and immediately made his presence felt at the plate as he racked up 2 home runs to go along with a .324 batting average over just 37 at bats. Unfortunately his major league showcase was cut short as he endured a freak injury that caused him to undergo elbow surgery and miss the remainder of the 2011 season. Now entering the 2012 season, Cozart is positioned to take over as the Reds everyday starting shortstop, and he should provide a solid combination of power and speed in the Reds lineup as a rookie this year.

2011 Minor League Triple A Stats: 323 AB, 57 R, 7 HR, 32 RBI, 9 SB, .310 AVG

2011 Major League Stats: 37 AB, 6 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB, .324 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 80 R, 15 HR, 60 RBI, 10 SB, .280 AVG

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Outfielder (OF) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder (OF) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age. Outfielder (OF) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Outfielder (OF) Sleepers – Top 3

Logan Morrison – Mia – OF (24)

Considered one of the more underachieving players in the majors during the 2011 season, Morrison quietly put up a solid 23 home runs and 72 rbi during his first full season in the majors. The major downside to Morrison’s stat line was his .247 batting average, however this low batting average is not likely to be a trend, so the upside for Morrison entering the 2012 season should be considered fairly high. With the ability to hit 30 home runs and 90 rbi, Morrison has plenty of potential to be a super sleeper pick midway through fantasy baseball drafts in 2012.

2011 Major League Stats: 462 AB, 54 R, 23 HR, 72 RBI, 2 SB, .247 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 80 R, 28 HR, 90 RBI, 2 SB, .285 AVG

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Starting Pitcher (SP) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher (SP) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: wins, losses, saves, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP – (W, L, SV, K, ERA, WHIP). ( ) = players age. Starting Pitcher (SP) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Starting Pitcher (SP) Sleepers – Top 3

Derek Holland – Tex – SP (25)

After a stellar second half of the 2011 season and a respectable showing in the postseason, Holland is poised to take another step up as a front of the rotation starting pitcher in 2012. With a 16 win season under his belt from last year, and an excellent Texas Rangers offense backing him this season, there is plenty of reason to believe that Holland will tally between 15-20 wins during the 2012 season. As a starting pitcher who is often ranked after the top 50 SPs in fantasy baseball leagues, Holland is an excellent mid round sleeper SP pick that fantasy teams will not want to pass over.

2011 Major League Stats: 198 IP, 16 W, 5 L, 162 K, 3.95 ERA, 1.35 WHIP

2012 Stat Projections: 210 IP, 18 W, 4 L, 175 K, 3.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Relief Pitcher (RP) Sleepers

2012 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher (RP) Sleepers are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: wins, losses, saves, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP – (W, L, SV, K, ERA, WHIP). ( ) = players age. Relief Pitcher (RP) Sleepers are based on players who have the potential to make a significant statistical impact during the 2012 season.

Relief Pitcher (RP) Sleepers – Top 3

Jordan Walden – LAA – RP (24)

Entering the 2011 season having just 15 innings pitched of major league experience under his belt, Walden took over as the Angels closer to begin the 2011 season and never looked back. As a rookie, Walden notched 32 saves to go along with a very respectable 2.98 ERA. With the addition of Albert Pujols to the Angels lineup, there is plenty of reason to believe that Walden could be looking at a 40 plus save season in 2012.

2011 Major League Stats: 60 IP, 5 W, 5 L, 32 SV, 67 K, 2.98 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

2012 Stat Projections: 65 IP, 5 W, 3 L, 40 SV, 70 K, 2.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP

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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Printable Cheat Sheet FREE

While numerous fantasy baseball websites offer printable cheat sheets, they typically only have cheat sheets available that offer rankings for one position per page. In other words, this means you have to print off one page for the first basemen, one page for the second basemen, one page for the shortstops, and so on down the line for each different position. To say it lightly, this can be fairly annoying. So instead of relying on and using other websites for my printable cheat sheet, I have created my own all-in-one free fantasy baseball printable cheat sheet for the 2012 fantasy baseball season.

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2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Catcher (C) – Top 50

Get ready for the 2012 Fantasy Baseball season by dominating your draft with these fantasy baseball rankings, stat projections, and player info. Catcher (C) Rankings are based on a standard single season redraft mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball league for the 2012 season. Scoring settings include: runs scored, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average – (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). ( ) = players age

Catcher (C) Rankings – Top 50

1. Carlos Santana – Cle – C/1B (25)

2. Victor Martinez – Det – C/1B (33)

3. Buster Posey – SF – C/1B (25)

4. Brian McCann – Atl – C (28)

5. Mike Napoli – Tex – C/1B (30)

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