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, and are typically ranked and drafted lower in fantasy baseball leagues than what their potential stats warrant for the 2012 season.

2012 Sleepers: C -- 1B -- 2B -- 3B -- SS -- OF -- SP -- RP -- Printable Cheat Sheet

2012 Deep Sleepers: C -- 1B -- 2B -- 3B -- SS -- OF -- SP -- RP

2012 Catcher (C) Sleepers

Wilson Ramos - Was - C (24)

After a breakout 2011 season with the Nationals last year, Ramos is no longer a no-name fantasy baseball catcher entering the 2012 season. However with a ranking typically outside of the top 10 catchers in numerous fantasy baseball rankings entering the 2012 season, Ramos should easily be considered an excellent sleeper pick for all fantasy baseball teams this season. As a mid to late round pick in fantasy baseball drafts to begin the 2012 season, Ramos offers plenty of potential to finish the 2012 season as a top 10 scoring catcher in all fantasy baseball leagues.

2011 Major League Stats: 389 AB, 48 R, 15 HR, 52 RBI, 0 SB, .267 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 60 R, 18 HR, 65 RBI, 0 SB, .280 AVG

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

Salvador Perez - KC - C (21)

Entering the 2011 season having never played above Single A in the minors, the 21 year old Perez zipped through the Royals minor league system in 2011. After spending 79 games at Double A and just 12 games at Triple A, Perez was called up by the Royals in August and immediately took over as the starting catcher. With a successful major league debut under his belt in 2011, Perez is poised to break out as one of the top hitting catchers in the majors during the 2012 season. Possessing an excellent eye at the plate to go along with a little pop in his bat, Perez could easily tally a batting average around .290 plus while also adding in around 10 home runs.

2011 Minor League Double A Stats: 286 AB, 35 R, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 0 SB, .283 AVG

2011 Minor League Triple A Stats: 48 AB, 5 R, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 0 SB, .333 AVG

2011 Major League Stats: 148 AB, 20 R, 3 HR, 21 RBI, 0 SB, .331 AVG

2012 Stat Projections: 40 R, 10 HR, 45 RBI, 0 SB, .290 AVG

Others to Keep an Eye on

Jonathan Lucroy - Mil - C (25)

John Buck - Mia - C (31)

Miguel Olivo - Sea - C (33)

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