Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with fantasy baseball again this year, and let me tell you, figuring out the catcher position? It’s a real headache. I started by checking out all the usual suspects. You know, the guys everyone’s talking about.
I dug into their stats from last year, trying to see who was consistently hitting and who was just a flash in the pan. I looked at their home runs, RBIs, batting average, the usual stuff. But also, I tried to see how often they were actually playing. I mean, what good is a guy hitting many home runs if he is on the bench half the time? I also checked for their ages. Who wants a player who gets injured every two seconds?
Then, I started looking at projections for this season. You know, those predictions that some sites put out? Of course, I didn’t just take those at face value. No way! I compared different sites to see if there was any kind of agreement. I found some players on whom all sites agreed. These must be the good ones, right?
After that, I dove into the minor leagues. I wanted to find some young guys who might be getting called up soon. You know, the ones who could be a surprise this year. I spent hours on this, I even created a spreadsheet to compare their stats.
I even watched some highlights on YouTube. Just to get a feel for how they play. You can’t always tell everything from the numbers. I needed to see their batting stance, their swing, and how fast they were.
Finally, after all that work, I made my list. And you know what? It’s not the same as the “experts” list. But I feel good about it. I think I found some real gems. It was a lot of work, but hey, that’s what makes fantasy baseball so fun, right?
So, here’s my advice: don’t just blindly follow the rankings. Do your own research. Look at the numbers, watch some games, and trust your gut. You might be surprised at what you find. It worked out for me, I got some guys that I think will be amazing, and for cheap!
- Catcher A: This guy is a beast! He’s been hitting like crazy, and he’s still young.
- Catcher B: Okay, he’s a bit older, but he’s consistent. And he plays almost every day.
- Catcher C: This one’s a bit of a gamble, but he has huge potential. He’s been tearing it up in the minors.
My top 3 are:
Anyway, that’s my process. Hope this helps someone out there. Good luck with your draft!