Brian Roberts' 2009 Fantasy Baseball Value at Second Base

Brian Roberts has been one of the elite second basemen in fantasy value for the last couple years. But, is he still one of the elite or will his numbers decrease this year. Let's take a look at all of Roberts advantages and disadvantages.

Projected Stats for 2009:

Runs: 105

Hits: 180

Doubles: 45

Triples: 5

HR: 12

RBI: 55

Strikeouts: 85

Stolen Bases: 35

AVG: .290

OBP: .380

SLG: .440

Position: 2B

What he brings: Roberts brings a solid average and on base percentage. He gives his team high totals in runs, doubles, hits and stolen bases. Brian Roberts also brings a surprisingly high slugging percentage for a second baseman.

What he lacks: Although, Roberts has a high slugging percentage he lacks real power. Therefore, he will only give you about 12 home runs a year. He also is only likely to drive in about 55 RBI next year.

Injury Risk: Very little, Brian Roberts has played at least 135 games in each of his last 5 seasons. Roberts is about as healthy a player as you can get in baseball.

Fantasy Value: Roberts is one of the top five second basemen in baseball. If you need your second basemen to give you runs, a good average and a large amount of stolen bases, then Roberts is your man.