Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings & Projections

2008 Catcher Preseason Preview

 

Kenji Johjima

The veteran has established himself has a starting fantasy catcher, but can his 30 home run-potential come to in his contract-year.

7. Kenji Johjima - Mariners - 2008 Preview:

The veteran Japanese slugger has not seen the home runs like in Japan, but he has been a very solid and consistent fantasy catcher in each of his first two seasons in the United States. The Mariner offense has slowly been getting better and as it does Johjima's statistics should tick up as well. He smacked 29 doubles and only struck out 41 times.

2007 Statistics: .287 - 14 HR's - 61 RBI's - 52 Runs.

2008 Projection: .284 - 17 HR's - 65 RBI's - 53 Runs.

 

8. Iván Rodríguez - Tigers - 2008 Preview:

The veteran is near the end of his great fantasy career. He has lost his speed, most of his power and now his batting average is declining. Yet he still puts up solid numbers for a catcher, 11 home runs, 3 triples and 31 doubles. The only positive thing he has going for him is he is hitting in the middle of one of the best line-ups in major league baseball.

2007 Statistics: .281 - 11 HR's - 63 RBI's - 50 Runs.

2008 Projection: .290- 11 HR's - 65 RBI's - 52 Runs.

 

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9. Jason Varitek - Red Sox - 2008 Preview:

The veteran's numbers have been declining over the years, even though his 2007 stats did bounce back after a miserable 2006. He is still a solid hitter and plays in the big Boston line-up and that makes him a worthwhile starting fantasy catcher.

2007 Statistics: .255 - 17 HR's - 68 RBI's - 57 Runs.

2008 Projection: .259 - 17 HR's - 65 RBI's - 58 Runs.

 

10. (Tie) A.J. Pierzynski - White Sox - 2008 Preview:

The entire White Sox team seemed to slip a notch in 2007 and Pierzynski saw his average fall 32 points and even 21 point below his career average of .283. The team and Pierzynski should rebound in 2008 and thus his fantasy numbers should increase.

2007 Statistics: .263 - 14 HR's - 50 RBI's - 54 Runs.

2008 Projection: .285 - 15 HR's - 61 RBI's - 55 Runs.

 

10. (Tie) Ronny Paulino - Pirates - 2008 Preview:

The young catcher had a solid '07 season, but it is hard to get too excited with any player who plays on the the Pittsburgh Pirates. He does have potential to improve, thus he is worthy of a preseason top ten ranking.

2007 Statistics: .263 - 11 HR's - 55 RBI's - 56 Runs.

2008 Projection: .266 - 12 HR's - 57 RBI's - 56 Runs.

 

 

 

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