Posted: Thursday February 23, 2012 12:41PM ; Updated: Thursday February 23, 2012 12:44PM
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Napoli, Santana lead catcher rankings
Fantasy Baseball 2012 Catcher Rankings
Rankings based on 2012 projected value in mixed 5 x 5 Rotisserie leagues and standard head-to-head points leagues. Check back during Spring Training for updated rankings.
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Top 300
Catcher
First Base
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Third-year starting pitchers
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Rank
Catcher
Team
Tier
1
Mike Napoli
TEX
1
2
Carlos Santana
CLE
1
3
Brian McCann
ATL
2
4
Joe Mauer
MIN
2
5
Buster Posey
SF
2
6
Alex Avila
DET
2
7
Matt Wieters
BAL
2
8
Miguel Montero
ARI
2
9
J.P. Arencibia
TOR
3
10
Yadier Molina
STL
3
11
Geovany Soto
CHC
3
12
Russell Martin
NYY
3
13
Wilson Ramos
WAS
4
14
Ryan Doumit
MIN
4
15
Chris Iannetta
LAA
4
16
Kurt Suzuki
OAK
4
17
Nick Hundley
SD
4
18
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
BOS
4
19
John Buck
MIA
4
20
Miguel Olivo
SEA
5
21
Devin Mesoraco
CIN
5
22
Salvador Perez
KC
5
23
Jonathan Lucroy
MIL
5
24
Carlos Ruiz
PHI
5
25
Ramon Hernandez
COL
6
26
A.J. Pierzynski
CHW
6
27
Rod Barajas
PIT
6
28
Jose Thole
NYM
6
29
Chris Snyder
HOU
6
30
Yorvit Torrealba
TEX
6
31
Ryan Hanigan
CIN
6
32
Kelly Shoppach
BOS
6
33
John Jaso
SEA
7
34
Hank Conger
LAA
7
35
Wilin Rosario
COL
7
36
Jason Castro
HOU
7
37
A.J. Ellis
LAD
7
38
Taylor Teagarden
BAL
7
39
Jose Lobaton
TB
7
40
Jesus Flores
WAS
7
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Brett Hayes
MIA
--
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Drew Butera
MIN
--
--
Jose Molina
TB
--
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Rob Johnson
NYM
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More Fantasy Baseball
POSITION RANKINGS
Top 300
Catcher
First Base
Second Base
Third Base
Shortstop
Outfield
DH
Starting Pitchers
Relief Pitchers
MORE COVERAGE
At age 27, who's ready for stardom?
Third-year starting pitchers
Ramirez top best injury risks
Harper leads deep rookie class
Quiet rookies make super sophs
Money a great motivator for free agents
DIVISION PREVIEWS
NL East
NL Central
NL West
AL East
AL Central
AL West