Updated 2010 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
With the first third of the baseball season complete, it’s time to update the fantasy baseball rankings.
Catchers
1. Joe Mauer – Power numbers have dried up, but he’s still hitting .321 with 25 runs and 24 RBIs.
2. Rod Barajas – Leads all catchers in HRs (11) and RBIs (30).
3. Miguel Olivo – The only C to hit over .300 (308) with 5+ HRs (8), 20+ runs (22) and 25 RBIs.
4. Yadier Molina – He has just 2 HRs and 9 runs, but chips in with 28 RBIs and 6 SBs.
5. John Buck – Has 8 HRs and 26 RBIs.
6. Victor Martinez – His average isn’t what we expected (.257), but he does have 22 runs, 7 HRs, and 24 RBIs.
7. Mike Napoli – Having a solid year hitting .271 with 17 runs, 8 HRs, and 19 RBIs.
8. Russell Martin – Leads all catchers with 28 runs. Also has 3 SBs.
9. Chris Snyder – Has 16 runs, 8 HRs, and 25 RBIs. His .226 average keep him from a higher rank.
10. Francisco Cervelli – Hitting .320 with 11 runs and 23 RBIs filling in for Posada.
First Basemen
1. Miguel Cabrera – Triple Crown threat hitting .344 with 14 HRs and 48 RBIs.
2. Justin Morneau – Hitting .377 with 11 HRs and 36 RBIs.
3. Albert Pujols – His .316 average is lower than expected, but has 12 HRs and 39 RBIs.
4. Kevin Youkilis – Leads all 1B with 45 runs. Hitting .298 with 10 HRs and 29 RBIs.
5. Joey Votto – Hitting .312 with 29 runs, 10 HRs, 33 RBIs, and 6 SBs.
6. Paul Konerko – Has slowed down, but has 14 HRs, 28 runs, and 33 RBIs.
7. Mark Teixeira – Shaking off slow start. Has 33 runs, 8 HRs, and 34 RBIs.
8. Troy Glaus – Surprisingly has 37 RBIs to go along with 8 HRs and 25 runs.
9. Ryan Howard – HRs (8) and RBIs (33) will come. Have to like his .282 average.
10. Adam LaRoche – Quietly has 32 runs, 7 HRs, and 33 RBIs.
Second Basemen
1. Robinson Cano – Killing it hitting .363 with 37 runs, 11 HRs, and 40 RBIs.
2. Dan Uggla – .269 average isn’t bad for him. Has 36 runs, 12 HRs, and 31 RBIs.
3. Brandon Phillips – Hitting .282 with 38 runs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs, and 7 SBs.
4. Chase Utley – Somewhat of a down year. Hitting .277 with 35 runs, 10 HRs, and 24 RBIs.
5. Kelly Johnson – Hitting .275 with 35 runs, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, and 5 SBs.
6. Martin Prado – Hitting .367 with 38 runs and 26 RBIs.
7. Ty Wiggington – Leads all 2B with 13 HRs. Hitting .288 with 23 runs and 32 RBIs.
8. Richie Weeks – Has 32 runs, 8 HRs, and 30 RBIs.
9. Dustin Pedroia – Started off on fire. Hitting .255 with 33 runs, 8 HRs, and 25 RBIs.
10. Howie Kendrick – Has 22 runs, 4 HRs, 29 RBIs, and 5 SBs.
Third Basemen
1. Evan Longoria – Hitting .323 with 35 runs, 10 HRs, 42 RBIs, and 10 SBs.
2. Jose Bautista – Leads 3B with 16 HRs, 37 runs, and tied for 2nd with 41 RBIs.
3. Alex Rodriguez – Hitting .294 with 30 runs, 7 HRs, and 41RBIs.
4. Casey McGehee – Hitting .301 with 25 runs, 9 HRs, and 41 RBIs.
5. Adrian Beltre – Hitting .345 with 21 runs, 5 HRs, and 34 RBIs.
6. Ryan Zimmerman – Hitting .308with 29 runs, 11 HRs, and 31 RBIs.
7. Scott Rolen – Hitting .280 with 29 runs, 11 HRs, and 32 RBIs.
8. Jorge Cantu – Started off red hot. Hitting .279 with 25 runs, 8 HRs, and 39 RBIs.
9. Mark Reynolds – Average sucks. You expected that. Has 12 HRs, 33 runs, and 39 RBIs.
10. David Wright – Average is off (.258), but has 24 runs, 8 HRs, 34 RBIs, and 9 SBs.
Shortstops
1. Troy Tulowitzki – Hitting .312 with 39 runs, 6 HRs, and 26 RBIs.
2. Hanley Ramirez – Hitting .295 with 28 runs, 8 HRs, 26 RBIs, and 6 SBs.
3. Alex Gonzalez – Leads all SS with 11 HRs and 32 RBIs. Also has scored 30 runs.
4. Derek Jeter – Hitting .302 with 32 runs, 5 HRs, 31 RBIs, and 5 SBs.
5. Elvis Andrus – Leads all SS with 18 SBs. Also has scored 35 runs.
6. Jose Reyes – Bounced back with 30 runs, 21 RBIs, and 12 SBs.
7. Stephen Drew – Hitting .287 with 28 runs, 4 HRs, 19 RBIs, and 3 SBs.
8. Juan Uribe – Hitting .281 with 23 runs, 7 HRs, and 29 RBIs.
9. Ryan Theriot – Hitting .285 with 24 runs, 14 RBIs, and 9 SBs.
10. Orlando Cabrera – Quietly has 23 runs, 3 HRs, 24 RBIs, and 8 SBs.
Outfielders
1. Andre Ethier – Only injury slowed him. Hitting .380 with 25 runs, 11 HRs, and 38 RBIs.
2. Matt Kemp – Hitting .285 with 42 runs, 10 HRs, 30 RBIs, and 7 SBs.
3. Jason Heyward – Supposed to be good, but this is silly. .292, 29 runs, 10 HRs, 38 RBIs.
4. Ryan Braun – Hitting .318 with 39 runs, 8 HRs, 33 RBIs, and 11 SBs.
5. Carl Crawford – Hitting .315 with 38 runs, 4 HRs, 24 RBIs, and 16 SBs.
6. Vernon Wells – Hitting .305 with 34 runs, 13 HRs, and 36 RBIs.
7. Alex Rios – Hitting .312 with 32 runs, 11 HRs, 27 RBIs, and 16 SBs.
8. Nelson Cruz – Injuries have slowed him, but hitting .327 with 11 HRs, 34 RBIs, and 7 SBs.
9. Josh Willingham – Hitting .282 with 30 runs, 10 HRs, and 35 RBIs.
10. Chris Young – Hitting .274 with 23 runs, 8 HRs, and 39 RBIs.
11. Magglio Ordonez – Hitting .315 with 34 runs, 7 HRs, and 34 RBIs.
12. Jayson Werth – Hitting .295 with 31 runs, 9 HRs, and 33 RBIs.
13. Carlos Gonzalez – Hitting .309 with 34 runs, 7 HRs, 33 RBIs, and 7 SBs.
14. Alfonso Soriano – Hitting .301 with 29 runs, 9 HRs, and 27 RBIs.
15. Shane Victorino – Has 29 runs, 8 HRs, 33 RBIs, and 11 SBs.
Starting Pitchers
1. Ubaldo Jimenez – Insane two months. 10-1, 0.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 70 Ks.
2. Roy Halladay – Other perfect pitcher. 7-3, 1.99 ERA, 0.999 WHIP, 70 Ks.
3. Adam Wainwright – 7-3, 2.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 77 Ks.
4. Jon Lester – Slow start. Now 6-2, 2.97 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 77 Ks.
5. Josh Johnson – 5-2, 2.19 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 69 Ks.
6. Phil Hughes – 6-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 57 Ks.
7. Chris Carpenter – 6-1, 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 66 Ks.
8. Tim Lincecum – 5-2, 3.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 83 Ks.
9. Yovani Gallardo – 5-2, 2.78 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 73 Ks.
10. Roy Oswalt – 3-7, 2.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 72 Ks.
Closers
1. Jonathan Broxton – 13 saves, 1.16 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 35 Ks.
2. Carlos Marmol – 11 saves, 1.46 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 49 Ks.
3. Heath Bell – 14 saves, 1.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 30 Ks.
4. Matt Capps – 17 saves, 2.96 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 23 Ks.
5. Rafael Soriano – 14 saves, 1.33 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 16 Ks.
6. Brian Wilson – 12 saves, 2.33 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 31 Ks.
7. Jose Valverde – 11 saves, 0.44 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 16 Ks.
8. Andrew Bailey – 11 saves, 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 12 Ks.
9. Mariano Rivera – 10 saves, 1.65 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 13 Ks.
10. Kevin Gregg – 14 saves, 3.09 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 27 Ks.
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