GoLocal’s Fantasy Baseball 2015: Top 10 Catchers
Patrick Sargent, GoLocal Contributor
GoLocal’s Fantasy Baseball 2015: Top 10 Catchers
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Today, we look at the Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Catchers.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe list is comprised of the ten catchers that we think will contribute the most offensively for their teams determined by where they bat in the line-up and whether or not they have the opportunity to be the DH on days when they aren't behind the plate.
GoLocal’s Fantasy Baseball 2015: The Top 10 Catchers
#10.
Travis D'Arnaud
Team: New York Mets
D'Arnaud is the Mets' catcher of the future. They hope. 2015 will be his real first shot at playing a full season in the Majors. This could be a huge breakout season for the backstop.
2015 Prediction: .278 AVG, 14 HRs, 62 RBIs
Photo:"DSC 0501 Travis d'Arnaud" by slgckgc on Flickr (Original version)
#9.
Wilson Ramos
Team: Washington Nationals
Ramos is finally heatlhy. For now. When he is healthy, he can hit and hit consistently. It will be a giant plus for the Nats to be able to rely on Ramos all year long.
2015 Prediction: .308 AVG, 10 HRs, 67 RBIs.
Photo: "Wilson Ramos 2011" by Keith Allison on Flickr
#8.
Brian McCann
Team: New York Yankees
McCann is being paid a lot to be a Yankee. And this season he will be counted on more than ever. The Yankees offense looked pedestrian last year and McCann will need to put up big numbers to keep their doubters quiet.
2015 Prediction: .260 AVG, 20 HRs, 71 RBIs
Photo: "Brian McCann" by Keith Allison on Flickr
#7.
Salvador Perez
Team: Kansas City Royals
Perez is the leader of reigning AL Champs and the Royals will need to get off to a hot start this season to prove that they aren't a flash in the pan team. Perez is key to driving runs and bolsters KC's lineup.
2015 Prediction: .280 AVG, 16 HRs, 75 RBIs
Photo:"Ervin Santana and Salvador Pérez on May 7, 2013" by Keith Allison on Flickr
#6.
Yan Gomes
Team: Cleveland Indians
Gomes has made an impact in Cleveland the last two seasons and has emerged as a fantasy asset. Gomes has 20 plus home run power and now sits in the middle of a lineup with Carlos Santana and Brandon Moss.
2015 Prediction: .275 AVG, 18 HRs, 71 RBIs
Photo: "Yan Gomes." the Baseball Pool on Flickr
#5.
Matt Wieters
Team: Baltimore Orioles
In not the most shocking news, Wieters will start the season on the DL with elbow soreness. However, he should be back in the mix before May.
2015 Prediction: .278 AVG, 18 HRs, 83 RBIs
Photo:"Matt Wieters (August 2009)" by Keith Allison from Kinston, USA
#4.
Jonathan Lucroy
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Lucroy is the leader of what could be a cellar-dwelling Milwaukee Brewers team. Yet, he will be bright spot in what could be an ugly season.
2015 Prediction: .303 AVG, 21 HRs, 80 RBIs
Photo:"IMG 2360 Jonathan Lucroy" by jkonrath on Flickr (Original version)
#3.
Devin Mesoraco
Team: Cincinnati Reds
Mesoraco hit 25 home runs and drove in 80 runs. With Joey Votto deemed for a bounce-back year in Cincy, Mesoraco will see a lot of pitches batting in the middle of the lineup.
2015 Prediction: .264 AVG, 23 HRs, 90 RBI
Photo:"Devin Mesoraco" by Dealphungo - Own work.
#2.
Buster Posey
Team: San Francisco Giants
Posey hit .311 last season with 22 home runs and 89 RBIs. Without question, he was the best catcher in the MLB in 2014.
2015 Prediction: .303 AVG, 21 HRs, 76 RBIs
Photo: "Buster Posey on September 12, 2010 (1)" by SD Dirk on Flickr
#1.
Evan Gattis
Team: Houston Astros
During the off-season, Gattis was traded from the NL Braves to the AL Astros. Now with the opportunity to DH and play the outfield, Gattis won't have to catch every day and should remain healthy all season. He gets our top spot because he has 30 plus home run power and with Jose Altuve hitting in front of him, Gattis should see plenty of pitches.
2015 Prediction: .265 AVG, 32 HRs, 101 RBIs
Photo:"Evan Gattis April 4 2014" by dbking on Flickr
