Catcher C Rankings - 2010 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide

Get ready for the 2010 Fantasy Baseball season by dominating your draft with some of the best fantasy baseball rankings, stat projections, and player info, all right here for free. Catcher (C) Rankings are based on a 1-year standard scoring system in mixed AL/NL fantasy baseball leagues for the 2010 season.

Scoring system stats include: runs scored, homeruns, rbi, stolen bases, and batting average - (R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG). AB = at bats during the 2009 season.

In these rankings, for a player to qualify at Catcher (C), they must have played in at least 10 games or started at least 5 games at the Catcher (C) position during the 2009 season. Each players 2010 fantasy baseball position eligibility and their age for the 2010 season is provided after their name.

Top 10 - Catcher (C) Rankings 2010

#1 - Joe Mauer - C - Minnesota Twins (27)
A breakout year last season has positioned Mauer as the clear cut #1 ranked catcher for fantasy baseball teams heading into the 2010 season. Expecting numbers in excess of 20 homeruns, 80 RBI, 80 runs scored, and a .300 batting average, seems like money in the bank as long as Mauer can stay healthy and tally 500 at bats during the 2010 season.
2009 Stats: 523 AB, 94 R, 28 HR, 96 RBI, 4 SB, .365 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 90 R, 25 HR, 90 RBI, 3 SB, .330 AVG

#2 - Brian McCann - C - Atlanta Braves (26)
After Joe Mauer, Brian McCann is my easy choice as the #2 catcher over Victor Martinez entering the 2010 fantasy baseball season. While Martinez typically receives more headlines and attention from fantasy baseball owners, McCann who is five years younger than Martinez, seems like the better bet for fantasy teams heading into the 2010 season. Add to that the fact that McCann at just age 26 for the 2010 season likely hasn't even reached his peak yet, and he has already produced three 20 plus homerun seasons, three 90 plus RBI season, and two seasons of tallying a .300 plus batting average during just his first four years in the MLB, and you have to like your odds with McCann on your fantasy team this season.
2009 Stats: 488 AB, 63 R, 21 HR, 94 RBI, 4 SB, .281 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 25 HR, 95 RBI, 3 SB, .295 AVG

#3 - Víctor Martinez - C/1B - Boston Red Sox (31)
A move to Boston for the second half of last season seemed to work wonders for Martinez's stat line. With an entire year in the potent Boston lineup during the 2010 season, Martinez could have a chance at posting career highs this season. As a combo C/1B option, Martinez offers fantasy baseball teams that highly sought after and much needed position versatility. Another season of 20 homeruns, 100 RBI and a .300 batting average seem like a good bet for Martinez in 2010.
2009 Stats: 588 AB, 88 R, 23 HR, 108 RBI, 1 SB, .303 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 80 R, 20 HR, 95 RBI, 0 SB, .295 AVG

#4 - Matt Wieters - C - Baltimore Orioles (24)
With hitting skills comparable to Joe Mauer, the young 24 year old Matt Wieters could easily have a breakout season this year. Considered to be a future All-Star in the making, Wieters should take over the full time starting catching duties in Baltimore this season, while also claiming a middle of the batting order spot in the lineup.
2009 Stats: 354 AB, 35 R, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 0 SB, .288 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 65 R, 18 HR, 75 RBI, 5 SB, .290 AVG

#5 - Mike Napoli - C - Los Angeles Angels (28)
Often flying under the radar in fantasy baseball leagues, Napoli and his 20 homeruns from the catcher position is downright solid gold for fantasy teams. And after bringing up his batting average to a consistent .273 clip over each of the past two years, Napoli doesn't seem to carry around that batting average stigma anymore that was once a category killer for fantasy teams. Combine that to the fact that Napoli may see additional at bats as a DH this year, and fantasy baseball teams could easily be looking at a career year from Napoli in 2010.
2009 Stats: 382 AB, 60 R, 20 HR, 56 RBI, 3 SB, .272 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 25 HR, 70 RBI, 5 SB, .270 AVG

#6 - Miguel Montero - C - Arizona Diamondbacks (27)
After an injury to Chris Snyder forced Montero into the everyday starting catching job for the Diamondbacks last season, Montero made sure he took full advantage of his golden opportunity. Once a highly touted prospect for the Diamondbacks, Montero seized his opportunity last season and has emerged as the catcher of the future for the Diamondbacks entering the 2010 season. While there is the potential that Montero regresses this season after last years breakout, there is also the potential that Montero performs even better in 2010. Fantasy baseball teams looking at drafting Montero this season can expect a high reward high risk pick.
2009 Stats: 425 AB, 61 R, 16 HR, 59 RBI, 1 SB, .294 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 18 HR, 70 RBI, 0 SB, .285 AVG

#7 - Geovany Soto - C - Chicago Cubs (27)
With injuries derailing Soto's sophomore year that ultimately ended as a gigantic bust for fantasy teams, many of those burned teams will have a hard time gambling on Soto again this season. However, Soto's hitting abilities are still there, and any catcher who can tally 20 homeruns and 80 RBI's needs to be on the fantasy baseball radar. A huge comeback year could be in store for Soto in 2010, so don't wait too long to take a gamble on him in your fantasy baseball draft.
2009 Stats: 331 AB, 27 R, 11 HR, 47 RBI, 1 SB, .218 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 65 R, 18 HR, 75 RBI, 0 SB, .280 AVG

#8 - Kurt Suzuki - C - Oakland Athletics (26)
Entering his fourth year in the MLB, Suzuki has slowly come into his own and after posting a career year last season, he is starting to gain the trust of fantasy teams heading into the 2010 season. If Oakland can improve their offense at all this season, Suzuki could easily post career highs once again this year. And as an added benefit for fantasy teams, a double digit stolen base season could be in store for Suzuki as well this season.
2009 Stats: 570 AB, 74 R, 15 HR, 88 RBI, 8 SB, .274 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 70 R, 12 HR, 75 RBI, 10 SB, .280 AVG

#9 - Russell Martin - C - Los Angeles Dodgers (27)
My how the mighty have fallen. Can you believe that at this time last season, many had Russell Martin ranked as the #1 overall fantasy baseball catcher entering the 2009 season. With a career worst season last year, one would think that Martin could only go up from there for the 2010 season. I would expect a bounce back year, but not a huge bounce back. Still, any catcher that has the potential to tally double digit homeruns and stolen bases, clearly needs to garner starter consideration for fantasy teams.
2009 Stats: 505 AB, 63 R, 7 HR, 53 RBI, 11 SB, .250 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 75 R, 10 HR, 70 RBI, 10 SB, .280 AVG

#10 - Jorge Posada - C - New York Yankees (39)
While many may only see Posada's 22 homeruns and 81 RBI's from last season, I am focusing more on the number 39....as in the age that Posada will turn during the 2010 season. At a demanding position like catcher, it is extremely hard to envision Posada's 39 year old legs holding up as well as they did last season for him again in 2010. If Posada is available late in your leagues draft he is a solid pick, but anything higher than this #10 ranking among catchers would not be a gamble worth taking.
2009 Stats: 383 AB, 55 R, 22 HR, 81 RBI, 1 SB, .285 AVG
2010 Stat Projections: 50 R, 15 HR, 70 RBI, 0 SB, .280 AVG

Catcher (C) Rankings: #11-20

#11 - Chris Iannetta - C - Colorado Rockies (27)
#12 - Ryan Doumit - C - Pittsburgh Pirates (29)
#13 - Bengie Molina - C - San Francisco Giants (36)
#14 - John Baker - C - Florida Marlins (29)
#15 - A.J. Pierzynski - C - Chicago White Sox (33)

#16 - Yadier Molina - C - St. Louis Cardinals (27)
#17 - Jesus Flores - C - Washington Nationals (25)
#18 - Jarrod Saltalamacchia - C - Texas Rangers (25)
#19 - Alex Avila - C - Detroit Tigers (23)
#20 - Lou Marson - C - Cleveland Indians (24)

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