Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Looks like Braun is in the fantasy clear. His elite 5-category history is for real; his contact rate has increased in each of the last 4 seasons, and the 30-HR staple has found a manager who gave Braun the green light on the base paths. He's in the discussion for the No. 1 overall mixed pick. -TH

Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

A refocused Kemp maximized his potential in a near-MVP 2011. He jumped on more fastballs, took more walks, and made harder contact overall. Davey Lopes harnessed his SB abilities. An elite HR-SB combo remains his foundation. His BA, however, is hardly secure, chiefly because of his basement-level contact rate. That BABIP, though seemingly justified by his LD%, will return to earth. What if the IBBs pile up in what could be a disastrous offense? Will he lose patience or focus if LA doesn't compete? That should be considered if you're considering calling his name No. 1 overall. For many, it won't. Still likely to be money, but he carries more downside than his top-3 peers. -TH

Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston Red Sox | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

McCutchen? Sold!

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Come on, 32 HR? Ellsbury won't do that again. His HR/FB was too fortunate, and his first real foray into a HR-filled season was way beyond even the most optimistic supporters' expectations of his growth there. But the power, in some form, is real. He learned to attack fastballs more effectively. His power was pull-happy, and that might present trouble if he leans on that, but his history of all-fields spraying calms those fears. He's growing up in his baseball approach and in physique, so it was an augmented part of his natural progression. His lineup spot could add or subtract a few SB, but he'll be an elite source regardless of placement. Even if he falls short of 20 HR, it's enough to supplement a first-round profile that also boasts a sound BA foundation. -TH

Justin Upton, Arizona Diamondbacks | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Upton's 2011 HR growth attributed to fly-ball increase, furious second half, overall maturity in power. He doesn't rely on Chase Field. Contact % inching upward, but seems to be focusing more on leaving the yard. BA won't be .300 like it was in 2009, but it has plenty of positive indicators to keep it helpful. This is an elite HR-SB profile that even while piecing the puzzle will provide first-round value and can approach 40 HR. -TH

Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Gonzalez's 2011 regression still produced elite numbers but could've been less damaging if not for recurring right wrist injuries. His high line-drive rates have helped him conquer BA demons - contact %, splits vs. LHP - but he struggled there at times last year thanks in part to his dings; note the dimished thump in June, July and September. As long as he regains stability in his hands, his natural power should come through; that isn't a Coors Field product. Promising: A vital change in the shoulder positioning during his hitting stance helped him surmount early-season struggles. His HR-SB combo fuels his elite fantasy standing, but lowering his BA baseline more accurately defines his contributions. -TH

Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 240 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Another hurdle in his battle with substance abuse reminds us of Hamilton's risky stock. It doesn't necessarily augment it, though; many drafters recognize the extensive wear and tear from non-baseball activities and balance it with the notable on-field injury history he carries. When he's on the field, he's elite: consistently high HR totals and liner rates. How much is 70-75 percent of a full season worth to you? You're at least getting top-flight numbers, which makes him worthy of consideration when the third or fourth mixed round approaches; in some circles, however, his name carries far more weight, and you might not get a chance to roster him without taking 2 or 3 more stable options. -TH

Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals | Age: 32 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 235 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Holliday wasn't affected by appendectomy early last year, and was getting power back before finger injury in September. Speed potentially sapped by early-season quad injury - maybe appendectomy took away some of the speed, too, if not the bat. HR and SB could see small bounceback with health; seems like STL will be aggressive on the base paths. Dings piled up, but he holds one of the most bankable skill sets among OF. Even without Albert Pujols and shaky leadoff options, Holliday warrants a top-30 mixed selection. -TH

Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

McCutchen boasts postential for 20-30 or more. In-play luck vs. LHP probably contributed to BA dip, but capable liner rate shows improvement on the way. He was a little more aggressive and swung more frequently for the fences. Elite BB/K and other top-shelf components say to expect BA correction to cement him as a top-20 mixed fantasy player. Buy. -TH

Hunter Pence, Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Pence's performance has consistently surpassed his shaky peripherals: high grounder rates, low liner rates, middling contact rate and BB/K. His improved lineup company with PHI probably helped him see better pitches. 5-category production a stample for last few seasons, and few reasons not to invest strongly for that to continue. -TH

Curtis Granderson, New York Yankees | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

That advancement vs. left-handed pitchers is bothersome. Granderson improved his approach, yes, but the improvements in his numbers are unfathomable. It's incredibly unlikely that he'll be that locked in again. He hit 16 home runs against southpaws; he'd never hit more than five against them in any previous season. He hits a ton of fly balls, so if they don't end up being home runs, they're likely to be outs. Pay for something closer to a .250 BA, 30 home runs and 20 steals, and you may be satisfied. But, you may also be out of the bidding, which could prove not to be a bad thing. -NM

Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins | Age: 22 Bat: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 235 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Stanton's contact rate will probably be well below the league average once again. His BA won't help. But if you're looking for prodigious "everywhere" power, he's your man. BB rate makes him more alluring in OBP formats. He ran a bit more in the second half, too. Imagine 10-plus SB with this pop line? Even with looming downside that normally comes with power-first, BA-threatening hackers, he's an enticing early-rounds mixed investment. -TH

Michael Bourn, Atlanta Braves | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 180 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

You buy Bourn for SB. What else? He puts the ball on the ground often, which is good for his speed. His improved bunting helped nudge his BA upward, as well. His ridiculous 2011 liner rate is the sore spot. Reasons for suspicion: fewer walks, more K's came with that in-play luck, and he mostly looked overwhelmed vs. LHP. He won't cripple your BA, but you can't count on him to consistently put you over the top there. Reasonable expectations and a rational plan for owning him - balancing him with elite sources of power and BA elsewhere - will put you in the best place to reap his benefits; unfortunately, more often, your room will be quicker to blindly chase him. Tread carefully. -TH

Shin-Soo Choo, Cleveland Indians | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Here's the impression: Injuries were the major culprit in his 2011 slide. But there may be some slide built into Choo's game, regardless. He drives the ball on a line often, so he easily has the capacity to bounce back in the batting average and SB departments. His increasing aggressiveness on the base paths seems unlikely to continue at this rate, so now is the time to enjoy it. Especially because his power production seems likely to continue to slip. Choo should regain his foothold as a safe player in which to invest, but the reward for that faith may not be as significant. -NM

Brett Gardner, New York Yankees | Age: 28 Bat: B Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Scrap April, and Gardner had a fantastic 2011. This speed demon guy has made big strides in his approach versus southpaws, per the indicators, but that hasn't shown up in the results yet. He's since worked on shortening his stroke, which could help him get over the hump against lefties. And there's always the hope that the Yankees phase him into the leadoff spot, regardless of which of the club's legends are healthy. Pay for a lot of stolen bases, because he'll collect them no matter what, and don't be shocked if there's a touch of gravy. -NM

Shane Victorino, Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 31 Bat: B Ht: 5-9 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Victorino's fly-ball rate has climbed in the last two years, and he has sacrificed his formerly helpful clip in the process. Note the decrease in liners and grounders, especially the latter one last year. He's still making plenty of contact, though, so that'll keep his BA from collapsing. This is good, though; even with the BA decrease, you want this more balanced line that could've been better last year if not for hamstring and thumb injuries. A stable, well-rounded alternative to the position's mixed early-rounders. -TH

Nelson Cruz, Texas Rangers | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 240 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

If Cruz could stay healthy for a full season, he'd be an MVP candidate. Problem is, he hasn't proven he can. Pros: Power for miles; a great lineup; a fantastic home park; ability to add SB to his repertoire. Cons: Long list of injuries; shaky contact rate; K problem potentially becoming chronic; approaching an age when speed starts to decline. Many will overvalue the payoff of extrapolating his partial seasons while overlooking ... well, his history of settling for them. He's worth it, if you plan around adding his risk-reward stock, around the fourth or fifth mixed round. -TH

Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Gordon missed significant time with injuries in each of the 2 seasons prior to last and was possibly facing a make-or-break scenario in KC. He entered spring training last year healthy and worked with the club's hitting coach, Kevin Seitzer, last winter. Entering his age-28 campaign, the once rushed prospect has had nothing but positive results from his overhauled approach that quieted his hands just a bit and shortened his swing path to harness his timing. Although Gordon doesn't profile to hit .300 every season, his foundation is strong. Beware possible overvaluation - he's an outfielder with 20-HR power and room for growth there, the wheels for 15 to 20 SB and quality contributions in RBI and R. Otherwise, fantasy baseball players should feel pretty good about owning this 2011 bust-out star. -NM

B.J. Upton, Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

In 2011, Upton posted his highest liner rate in the past three years and experienced a contact rate rebound. His BA is still the most harmful part of his game - and it'll be a big drag in every format, even if he does get some more good BABIP fortune. But that HR-SB combo is alluring, especially if you plan to take the clip hit. It's easier to do that in a mixed league, where he'll be a middle-rounds value. In many instances, he'll be a better bargain than his more hyped clone Desmond Jennings. -TH

Carl Crawford, Boston Red Sox | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Crawford's demoralizing 2011: His hamstring let him down for a month. Crawford never had the chance to establish a comfortable lineup spot. The LHB made a habit of swinging at offerings outside the strike zone more frequently and drew walks at a career-worst rate. His whiffs piled up. But he certainly isn't yet too old. He hasn't discernibly lost speed. The arthroscopic procedure on his wrist that he underwent in mid-January shouldn't have a long-lasting impact on his performance. He has a track record, which includes his fantastic 2009 bounce-back campaign, that's too long to ignore. Experienced fantasy players know the effect injury news has on crowd-sourced player value. That plus his ruinous 2011 should make the sale on Crawford too enticing to pass him up. -NM

Adam L. Jones, Baltimore Orioles | Age: 26 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Jones advanced in 2011 thanks to a smidge of BB/K, contact rate and liner percentage improvement along with a natural power progression. The fortune in his HR/FB will be key to his chances at advancement, which are slim, at least for 2012. He needs to show he can get the necessary lift again. Jones overcame a GB increase to improve by 6 HR. Seems like too much went right for him. This is an interesting profile with decent power and speed, but hoping for more than essentially a repeat of last year could be a costly mistake. His skills are still in flux and not necessarily worth reaching for in the middle tiers of mixed OF. -TH

Jay Bruce, Cincinnati Reds | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

You'll have to keep waiting for Bruce's BA to be helpful. That .281 looks like an outlier for the near future. Bank on the power, though, which is backed by his natural thump, high fly-ball rates and home ballpark. If he can improve vs. LHP, he could yield first- or second-round mixed value. -TH

Mike Morse, Washington Nationals | Age: 29 Bat: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 230 Elig: 1B OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Not to exaggerate, but Morse is following a Jose Bautista-like path: late bloomer who's had some BA ability, and all of a sudden the power shines through. It's real. The BA isn't far from being called it; though K's loom over its upside, improved liner rate and contact rate have it on its way to being a consistent asset. More BBs would accelerate that; maybe that's his next component to mature, like it was with Bautista. Playing time probably isn't as guaranteed this year given the 1B/OF logjam, but dual positional eligibility aids taking a chance on Morse sustaining his gains at what'll likely be a discounted rate. -TH

Andre Ethier, Los Angeles Dodgers | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

Werth a shot, no?

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Ethier is kind of a tweener with his skills. He laces on most of his swings, which should preserve BA hope. Knee problems hindered his pop in 2011; health in his lower body should return some lift. Still, he isn't an overwhelming fly-ball hitter. LHP will still give him trouble. His clip and RBI from the middle of the order, even if it's a poor one, make up the crux of his draft stock. Stats don't support a return to his '09 power, but he has shown it before and wouldn't shock in a return to 25 HR. A profitable mixed investment. -TH

Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies | Age: 32 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225 Elig: 1B OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Escaping Minnesota will benefit Cuddyer, but your fellow drafters may overvalue the switch. Will he keep his all-fields approach that has kept his BA serviceable? Though it's not a cure-all, Coors Field should help offset his stark ground-ball increase over the last two seasons. Thanks to likely 2B eligibility in many leagues, he'll remain valuable, if not high-upside. Buy HR with the hope of everything else falling into place. -TH

Nick Markakis, Baltimore Orioles | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

A "significant" procedure repaired an extensive tear of Markakis' rectus abdominus, the "6-pack" muscle. Markakis suffered from abdominal pain - what he thought was a deep bone bruise - in the last few weeks of the 2011 season. This doesn't sound like an easy injury to surmount. His questionable status for opening day must be in the front of your mind. Markakis has given his owners abdominal pains over the last few years with middling power and value fueled by BA and RBIs. He remains a midrange BA-buoying mixed outfielder with limited HR upside. The good news: Your draft mates' fear could lower his price enough to make him worth your attention for depth. -TH

Jayson Werth, Washington Nationals | Age: 32 Bat: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Slight K and GB bumps caused a sharp BA drop for Werth last year. But he made more contact. Presumably, it was too weak for it to help him. Maybe he was too patient? He was unlucky on in-play luck vs. LHP; a rebound there should at least bring him back to 2009 BA. Natural power is there - enough to surmount his pitcher-leaning home park. Adding around 20 SB to this profile means a rebound should come in some form; take advantage of others' wariness. -TH

Angel Pagan, San Francisco Giants | Age: 30 Bat: B Ht: 6-2 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

After tinkering with his hand placement last April and being delayed by a subsequent strained oblique, Pagan recovered to deliver similar numbers to 2010. Leading off for SF isn't as attractice as it is for most others, but he's still in position to maximize his positives: frequent SB attempts; an improved BB rate; and BA-friendly peripherals of contact and liner rates. You'd like to see him put more balls on the ground, but there's enough speed skills here for late-round mixed filler. -TH

Melky Cabrera, San Francisco Giants | Age: 27 Bat: B Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Cabrera's career season might inflate his 2012 value in some circles. He makes plenty of contact, and BABIP regression won't be drastic. SB reflected increased willingness and permission to run; he has had that ability all along. Cabrera swung much more often and saw his BB/K deflate as a result. It's good for his approach but will cap his BA upside at about .280; with double-digit HR, that's useful as a mixed OF filler, as long as you take a drop-off from last year into account. -TH

Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners | Age: 38 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 170 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

During Suzuki's career at the top spot, he has worked around his low walk rate because of his high contact frequency; the latter is yielding less promising results. The soon-to-be 38-year-old might is slated to hit third, which should diminish Suzuki's chances to thieve, despite his continued aggressiveness last season. Can he translate his rumored batting-practice pop into games? Though hardly a deal-breaker for you to take a guarded chance on an Ichiro rebound, this drop-off in at-bats - as miniscule as it might seem - could further deplete the counting stats you'd net from your investment. That means he must deliver a .300-plus BA to justify a fantasy purchase. Apt players must keep Ichiro's bar low. Some profit potential remains, but that stems from his decreasing cost, not cemented expectation of a vintage rebound. -TH

Cameron Maybin, San Diego Padres | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Pure athleticism and speed compose the bulk of Maybin's fantasy baseball assets. Aggressiveness on the base paths in SD aided in his 40 thefts, and this philosophy should continue in '12. A high ground-ball rate won't give you much hope in the power categories, and runs and RBIs will likely be hard to come by in this lineup. Some evidence that he's increasing his walk rate is encouraging, since the rate of whiffs puts the BA and, thus, steals at risk, but the likely total is tempting. -KH

Jose Tabata, Pittsburgh Pirates | Age: 23 Bat: R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Tabata was on pace for a 30-SB season, especially before his quadriceps injury last summer. The 23-year-old seems to have healed from that and a wrist injury that ended his campaign. 10 HR is a ceiling for the near future, but he'll come close while offering the contact rate, BB/K and GB frequency to preserve a BA that you want to accompany a thief. Hitting atop the PIT order is still hitting atop an order. Why not pluck him late in deep mixed drafts? He's one of the best speed grabs in those OF tiers. -TH

Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers | Age: 29 Bat: R Ht: 6-6 Wt: 229 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

An oblique strain slowed the start of Hart's 2011, but he came back strong in the summer months. Even with a woeful contact rate, he has topped a .280 BA in each of his last 2 seasons. The lingering injury can be blamed for his empty hacks in the first half; that's a prime area for improvement with health. In a full season, he'll approach 30 HR. Potential AB at 1B could keep him fresh. He won't have one of them this year thanks to a minor knee injury, but he's still possibly an undervalued power bat. -TH

Desmond Jennings, Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Jennings' speed leads off your reasons to buy him; he wasted little time translating that to the bigs. When you throw in a competent BB/K and the power that shone through when he finally got bored with Triple-A and during his MLB stint last year, you have the makings of B.J. Upton with a better BA. K's could be a problem in extended duty, but as the saying goes, speed - especially speed with his other offerings - doesn't slump. A studly keeper stock that, despite the risk of some plate bumps, should produce a hefty fraction of his potential this year. -TH

Nick Swisher, New York Yankees | Age: 31 Bat: B Ht: 5-11 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The streaky Swisher looked more like his walk-taking self in 2011, even with the expected and confirmed correction of his lofty 2010 BA. Even with the reminder of his lower baseline, his peripherals remain strong in BB/K, contact rate and liner ability. Still preferred as an OBP option, and even his downside in 2011 was comforting in the overall picture. You'll have to take the slumps with the hot runs, but a HR total in the 20s adds stability to this safe midrange mixed OF in any format. -TH

Dexter Fowler, Colorado Rockies | Age: 25 Bat: B Ht: 6-4 Wt: 173 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Fowler is running out of time to prove his worth to COL, fantasy baseball drafters. He did his best with a stellar final few months of 2011, following a AAA stint during which he improved his left-handed swing and did some growing up overall. He added a leg kick to his left-handed swing, as well, which should help him take the next step. Some power potential was unearthed with these changes, too, restoring his 5-tool potential; renewed fitness and a refined approach to swiping bags will push him clolser to a breakout. Don't forget him as a post-hype pilfer. -TH

Jason Bay, New York Mets | Age: 33 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The 2011 season was, overall, another injury-marred and lost year for Bay, but in September, when he went back to his old stance, he reminded us of his potential when all breaks right. A pull-happy hitter who was aided by Fenway Park in 2009 should welcome Citi Field's new LF dimensions. The same approach will leave him prone to slumps, but the constant tinkering Bay and coaches have done with his swing over the last few years made things worse. His .286 '08 BA is a pipe dream, but expect something closer to 20 HR. He's an attractive bargain. -TH

Alex Rios, Chicago White Sox | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The sometimes brilliant, more often enigmatic Rios was overvalued last year. His contact rates have sustained his BA potential, but he hasn't always made the hard contact. He was getting under many pitches, evidenced by a jump in infield fly swats and a career-low slugging percentage (.348). RHP gave him trouble, but Rios hasn't always been fooled by them. Many don't give enough credit to resurfaced chronic toe soreness for Rios' downfall. An alteration of his hand positioning produced a big September and boosted his liner rate; strong finishes often carry over. His .287 clip from 2010 represents his ceiling; .300 is aiming too high considering he doesn't walk much. But Rios' 30-30 HR-SB upside - 20-20 for the more sober-minded - will yield value on its own. Buy him following a down year. -TH

Jason Heyward, Atlanta Braves | Age: 22 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 240 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Heyward has loads of talent ... and concerns. Injuries have piled up in his first 2 MLB seasons: Is he brittle? How much of his issues vs. LHP last year can be blamed on his woeful shoulder? He was merely OK against them in 2010. How will his weight loss affect his power and durability? ATL says his swing mechanics have been cleaned up, and with health, he should easily top his 2011 HR, SB and BA. Sadly, he'll need to convert many GB into harder strokes to soundly surpass the 18 HR he hit in 2010. It's possible, though, and his raw ability will make him an attractive gamble for that in the middle mixed rounds. Just don't overrate his short-term contributions. -TH

Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers | Age: 26 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Not surprisingly, Young didn't maintain the jump in contact rate that he made in 2010. He wasn't far off, however, and that's despite the fact that a strained oblique and a twisted ankle plagued him in the first half. He reached full health right before he Detroit dealt for him last season. From then on, in 40 games, he hit .274 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs. In a better home ballpark, in one of the AL's best lineups, he's likely to hit in a spot that'll provide him with chances to drive in men. Young presents a chance to turn a tidy profit, but even if it's a mild one, there's evidence that he represents a buy-low opportunity. -NM

Chris B. Young, Arizona Diamondbacks | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Even with a steadily improving BB/K, the fly-ball-heavy Young won't hit higher than .260 - realistically, .240. A strained thumb ligament probably quelled some of his gains, though. He's predictable in a good way, giving you 20-20 consistency in a potent offense. His walk propensity eases the pain in OBP leagues. If your BA can withstand the hit, he's one of the more reliable midrange mixed OF. -TH

Jason Kubel, Arizona Diamondbacks | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

A-Jax: helping you clean up?

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Kubel focused on making contact last year while sacrificing a touch of power. These changes paid off early on, but a sprained left foot sidelined him and hampered him after he came back. ARI won't forget about Gerardo Parra, but Kubel's new scenery and more potent hitting ambience could consolidate his innate power and maturing approach. Maybe his 2009 isn't an afterthought, after all. Most will ignore his owned skills and let him slip to the mixed bargain bin. Take advantage. -TH

Torii Hunter, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Age: 36 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Logan Morrison, Miami Marlins | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Off-field distraction, minors demotion curtailed Morrison's 2011. Recovery from knee surgery could stall return to field and optimal form. But injuries often create bargains. Power is why you buy; though much of Miami's new park is deeper, it's a shorter path to the RF fence - not bad for a lefty masher. Could slip to a peanuts-level discount in mixed leagues and return the favor of a pick with 25-plus HR. He's a better buy in OBP leagues than BAs. -TH

Austin Jackson, Detroit Tigers | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Jackson has done offseason work to cut down his increasing strikeout problem. A-Jax's 2010 rookie campaign saw a .293 batting average that was inflated by a .396 BABIP. Though it dipped in his sophomore outing, that figure didn't crash toward the league normal; it settled on an above-average .340 in 2011. Creating harder and more abundant contact through cleaner swings should return his BA to the useful region of around .270, if not better, especially if he can recapture his effective opposite-field hitting. He's built for consistently high in-play clips. His HR bump in 2011 was supported by a bump in flies. Prince Fielder will now be there to drive him in. At the low end of draft-worthy mixed OF, Jackson hides four-category potency (with homers not far off) behind a disappointing follow-up year. His components will soon be maximized if his alterations click. -TH

Peter Bourjos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Coco Crisp, Oakland Athletics | Age: 32 Bat: B Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

In 2011, Crisp logged his highest AB total in a season since 2005 while simultaneously swiping a career-high 49 bags. Receiving tutelage in the latter from Rickey Henderson helped. SB count as Crisp's most stable fantasy contribution - before last season, it was time on the DL. Even in a DL-free season, though, he battled lower-body injuries; sideline days are built into his price. And despite his likely place at the one- or two-hole, his upside for scoring R, as skilled as he is on the base paths, is capped by OAK's shaky offense. His .284 BABIP, however, looks out of place when you consider his line-drive rate; there's room for clip improvement. As long as you don't bank on double-digit homers and keep a handy list of injury replacements, he's still worth a shot as a fourth or fifth mixed outfielder. -TH

Carlos Beltran, St. Louis Cardinals | Age: 34 Bat: B Ht: 6-1 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

In 2011 Beltran's grounded batting average peripherals expanded on what he showed in 2009, and he got some power back. .324 BABIP resulted from health, producing solid contact; a decrease in GB hit and increased liner rate justify that. Bank on 520 AB again? Please. Though he hit well after coming back from a sprained right wrist, the sideline trip was another reminder of his fragility. If he's hobbled, STL will be quick to rest him. His already shaky knees should start weakening more, and the breakdown he has already experienced has sapped his SB potential. He won't reach double digits unless he logs more attempts. Don't bank on 20-plus HR given his pitcher-friendly home. His BA and run production remain tenuous and aren't worth reaching for, especially with his questionable ability to last the whole season. -TH

Brandon Belt, San Francisco Giants | Age: 23 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210 Elig: 1B OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Belt's playing time is up in the air; Bruce Bochy is finicky with his lineups and often favors vets. Plus, Belt's contact and plate discipline have a ways to grow, so he won't help your fantasy BA. But the 23-year-old has raw power that can surmount even AT&T Park; his pop was on display over the final two months of 2011. He has a better shot at playing time this year than last, and his dual eligibility makes him an attractive mixed flier. -TH

Drew Stubbs, Cincinnati Reds | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Strikeouts and a power correction defined Stubbs' 2011. Though he's entering the traditionally prime power years, he relies too strongly on ground balls to leave the yard consistently at his 2010 level. Focusing on contact in order to stay in the lineup probably didn't help, either. At least you know he'll offer 30-plus SB, but if he isn't hitting leadoff, knock down his R. Might be room for a .260 BA, but for now, settle him into the middle tiers of mixed OF while you wait for the other traits to mature. -TH

Brennan Boesch, Detroit Tigers | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 235 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Boesch, DET's likely No. 2 hitter, has much more to gain, especially the potential of seeing more meatballs with their new dynamic duo. Boesch's power dipped a bit versus southpaws last year, but he holds his own against them. A pleasing contact rate and an increase in liners led to his BA surge last year; it'll regress, but not enough for him to disgust his owners. He seems OK after offseason thumb surgery that cut 2011 short. Turning 27 in April, he has a valid chance at 20 HR with augmented counting-stats potential. -TH

Marlon Byrd, Chicago Cubs | Age: 34 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 245 Elig: OF

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Vernon Wells, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Age: 33 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230 Elig: OF

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Colby Rasmus, Toronto Blue Jays | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Rasmus has struggled vs. LHP; he needs more exposure. In 2011, he didn't hit the ball hard often, and his infield fly frequency tripled, so "better luck" alone won't help. His 2010 bust-out came with HR/FB and BABIP surges. The power is real, but how soon will he add BA? In 2011, Rasmus' swinging-strike % remained steady, but he reduced his K rate from 2010's mark, an expected correction. He maintained a BB% of nearly 10 percent. Rasmus hides high-end speed; TOR is much more aggressive on the bases than STL was. Rasmus stands as a more alluring buy in keepers than redrafters. If doubt has lowered the price enough, you may have a nice deal in future seasons. There's so much skill that he's appealing as a deep mixed-league fifth OF or an AL-only third OF. To buy him as anything greater is risky. -NM

Matt Joyce, Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 27 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Joyce's platoon risk versus southpaws prompts TB to use him strictly vs. RHP. If you can plan it, that's not a bad fantasy strategy, too. He cruses righties. Even with that divergent skill, he added some more BA promise to his already potent power. Matchup plays have value, too, but don't overvalue his 2011 as a trend for a true breakout; he's still too flawed of a hitter for that level of confidence. -TH

Jeff Francoeur, Kansas City Royals | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

For the past few offseasons, the news on Francoeur has centered on some little thing that he's working on to improve his selectivity or swing or what have you. His 2011 results could be the byproduct of his dedication in previous winters and KC's willingness to give him time to sink or swim. The righty bat's leading indicators for rotisserie performance were similar to the indices that he'd put up in past seasons. In fact, fake baseball fans should feel comfortable knowing that Francoeur's 2011 season was not out of character in many ways. What that means, however, is that Frenchy seems to have done nothing more than finally enjoyed a year in which many things went right for him. Although he batted below .240 in both May and June, the playing time and some breaks helped him rebound in a big way. Please don't consider 2011 his new baseline; it was his peak. -NM

David DeJesus, Chicago Cubs | Age: 32 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Rajai Davis, Toronto Blue Jays | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 5-10 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Johnny Damon, free agent | Age: 38 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205 Elig:

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David Murphy, Texas Rangers | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Alejandro De Aza, Chicago White Sox | Age: 27 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Ben Revere, Minnesota Twins | Age: 23 Bat: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 170 Elig: OF

Viciedo will finally get his shot

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Revere has little to no power to speak of. His SB quotient, on the other hand, is off the charts. His BA peripherals - BB/K, contact rate - show he shouldn't be too much of a drag there, but his GB rate might be too high to promote a major advancement there for now. Even if he is placed in platoon duty, this is late-round mixed speed that's worth a grab. -TH

Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs | Age: 36 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The last three seasons signify what you'll get from the 36-year-old fly-leaning Soriano: .240-.260 BA, 20-plus HR. Not a bad profile, but especially given platoon splits, one that can only fall in production. He's not worth more than mixed OF filler. -TH

Dayan Viciedo, Chicago White Sox | Age: 22 Bat: R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 230 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Viciedo has playing time. A bruised thumb hampered his time in the bigs last year, but encouragement comes from the significant steps forward in his walk rate. He has ample power as a late-rounds mixed option. His improving BA foundation, which could include more liners in a healthy season, only adds to the allure. -TH

Allen Craig, St. Louis Cardinals | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 230 Elig: OF

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J.D. Martinez, Houston Astros | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Martinez hits the ball hard and boasts power that will be aided by Minute Maid Park. But he skipped AAA and probably needs more seasoning there. His highly infrequent contact, mediocre BB% and performance that's heavily weighted by his dominance vs. LHP don't leave much upside for his BA without some fortune. Though his frequent liners would facilitate that, it's not something to pay for as a certainty. A deep mixed flier and a power grab for NL-only with moderate breakout potential, especially if he remains in the middle of the HOU order. -TH

Josh Willingham, Minnesota Twins | Age: 33 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Willingham has made a habit of conquering pitcher-friendly home parks. MIN's has been more lenient on RH power bats than LH. When healthy, he'll contribute HR at an above-average rate, but he's vulnerable in BA contribution (fly-ball tendency) and staying healthy for a full season. Contact dip a longshot to recover considering K problems, but he's a more profitable investment in leagues where OBP replaces BA. A decent late power source for deep mxed leagues, but profit potential not as attractive as others in his tier. -TH

Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Lucas Duda, New York Mets | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-5 Wt: 240 Elig: 1B OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Duda has a chance at 500-plus AB. He seemed more comfortable at the plate in his second MLB stint last year, making harder and more frequent contact. However, despite his beneficial BB/K, he doesn't profile as a consistent .280 hitter; in-play luck was on his side vs. LHP, against whom he has yet to show a modicum of MLB thump. Even with expectations of a BA correction, his 1B/OF eligibility justifies taking a chance on him reaching 20 HR, especially with Citi Field's new friendlier dimensions. -TH

Ryan Ludwick, Cincinnati Reds | Age: 33 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 218 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Ludwick will welcome a more favorable hitter's park after toiling in SD and PIT. GABP will aid his launching abilities, and you should expect something closer to 20 HR in a full season. His BA should rebound but not even to his 2007 or 2009 levels. 2008 was a pipe dream that won't be revisited. A spot in the middle of the order will give him a boost for those needing to fill deep outfields. -TH

Nyjer Morgan, Milwaukee Brewers | Age: 31 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175 Elig: OF

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Nolan Reimold, Baltimore Orioles | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

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Denard Span, Minnesota Twins | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The slap-hitting Span is a post-concussion risk. Though he has favorable batting skills to play to his speed, he won't be able to make the most of it if he can't be at full health. This 1.5-trick pony is merely deep mixed filler. -TH

Cody Ross, Boston Red Sox | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 5-9 Wt: 203 Elig: OF

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Andres Torres, New York Mets | Age: 34 Bat: B Ht: 5-9 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Mike Carp, Seattle Mariners | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210 Elig: 1B OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

There are plenty of outlets for Carp to remain in this lineup. The power he always boasted shone through last year, while he also showed a better approach at the dish. Contact frequency remains an issue, and despite a line-drive rate that justifies his BABIP, that's also at risk of a slight regression. His lack of BBs and still-problematic K rate also points to a decrease to his already flaky clip. Buy as deep mixed filler that's more likely to settle on nearing last year's numbers than improve on them. -TH

Carlos Quentin, San Diego Padres | Age: 29 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Quentin played in just one game in the final month thanks to a sprained shoulder. His poor BA profile and slightly declining CT rate make him a volatile fantasy OF commodity. His FB% remains on the rise, though; he'll still provide some pop if you're willing to look past his injury-prone, streaky self and the BA drag. -KH

Alex Presley, Pittsburgh Pirates | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Garrett Jones, Pittsburgh Pirates | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 240 Elig: 1B OF

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John Mayberry Jr., Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-6 Wt: 230 Elig: OF

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Lorenzo Cain, Kansas City Royals | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig:

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Cain's HR explosion in the minors resulted from the Pacific Coast League's hitter-friendly nature. SB his first bankable fantasy contribution, but it isn't even that outstanding. You're hoping for 20 in a full season. K's will be a problem in extended MLB time, but he'll probably have a long leash considering KC opened up a spot for him via trade. They want to see what he has so they can continue planning for the long term. Moderately intriguing mixed filler with a lot of false indications of past success; don't overrate his 2012 impact. -TH

Will Venable, San Diego Padres | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Eric Thames, Toronto Blue Jays | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Bobby Abreu, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Age: 37 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

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Luke Scott, Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 33 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Jon Jay, St. Louis Cardinals | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Raul Ibanez, New York Yankees | Age: 39 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

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Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Age: 20 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

A budding star in Anaheim, no doubt, but where will he play? Almost a lock to start in minors, and probably will take an injury to see a call-up. Only 20 and hasn't seen an AB at Class AAA; seasoning is needed. Power-speed combo has many drooling already, but you should wait, unless you're in a keeper or AL-only league. Peter Bourjos' health situation and the club's tradewinds are worth monitoring, though, just in case. -KH

Juan Rivera, Los Angeles Dodgers | Age: 33 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 230 Elig: 1B OF

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Josh Reddick, Oakland Athletics | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180 Elig: OF

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Jordan Schafer, Houston Astros | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Look to Schafer for late-round mixed stolen bases. His BA skills, however, don't offer much optimism unless he can make harder contact. The start-and-stop nature of his career extends his timeline to grow, though, so maybe he'll hit his stride with a regular gig. As long as you account for a likely crippling BA, there's profit to be had from his legs. -TH

Andy Dirks, Detroit Tigers | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Juan Pierre, Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 34 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 175 Elig: OF

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Yoenis Cespedes, Oakland Athletics | Age: 26 Bat: R Ht: 5-10 Wt: 200 Elig:

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Travis Snider, Toronto Blue Jays | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 235 Elig: OF

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Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

"If Sizemore is healthy" is Cleveland's favorite phrase. There are already signs that he can't remain upright long enough to be a roto asset. But if he is at something resembling 100 percent again, he should make contact about 80 percent of the time. That kind of ability was missing in the past couple of seasons. You don't want to pay for years beyond this one. If you're interested, consider playing it like the Tribe did: Buy him on the cheap in 2012 and be willing to bid him adieu this winter. -NM

Franklin Gutierrez, Seattle Mariners | Age: 29 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Endy Chavez, Baltimore Orioles | Age: 34 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 170 Elig: OF

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Seth Smith, Oakland Athletics | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

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Ryan Sweeney, Boston Red Sox | Age: 27 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

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Nate Schierholtz, San Francisco Giants | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 217 Elig: OF

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Jerry Sands, Los Angeles Dodgers | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

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Chris Coghlan, Miami Marlins | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Domonic Brown, Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 6-5 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Brian Bogusevic, Houston Astros | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

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Ryan Kalish, Boston Red Sox | Age: 23 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 215 Elig:

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Shelley Duncan, Cleveland Indians | Age: 32 Bat: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

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Tyler Colvin, Colorado Rockies | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

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Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals | Age: 19 Bat: B Ht: 6-3 Wt: 225 Elig:

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

He's obviously gifted with a bat. But Harper, in his first full season as a pro, struggled to adjust at high A ball, initially, and for most of his stretch at Double-A. He has first-rate baseball acumen, but this fact doesn't mean that Harper, entering his age-19 season, has nothing to learn. They won't promote him just so that he can be an adequate big leaguer. He may have to have a spring training that borders on spectacular, although the statistical results won't matter entirely. Spring news could influence his draft stock a lot, but it's hard to envision Harper being worthy of much more than a mixed-league flier or a modest bid in NL-only setups. -NM

Jonny Gomes, Oakland Athletics | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

2012 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The Cincinnati Reds cashed the same lottery ticket twice, including once for a season of nearly full-time PT. They ditched at the right time: The point when Gomes thought that he'd give taking pitches a whirl in his efforts to become a more complete hitter. News flash to Gomes: You belong in a platoon. There's some profilt potential for AL players, but it happens only if he reverts to his aggressive approach, has a little good fortune and is deployed properly. It's a long shot, but it's not completely outside the realm of possibility. -NM

Brent Lillibridge, Chicago White Sox | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 185 Elig: 1B OF

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Jason Bourgeois, Houston Astros | Age: 30 Bat: R Ht: 5-9 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Roger Bernadina, Washington Nationals | Age: 27 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Scott Hairston, New York Mets | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Kyle Blanks, San Diego Padres | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 6-6 Wt: 270 Elig: OF

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Andruw Jones, New York Yankees | Age: 34 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230 Elig: OF

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Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers | Age: 26 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Chris Denorfia, San Diego Padres | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers | Age: 26 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

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Casper Wells, Seattle Mariners | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

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Tony Campana, Chicago Cubs | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 5-8 Wt: 165 Elig: OF

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Norichika Aoki, Milwaukee Brewers | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 170 Elig:

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Chris Heisey, Cincinnati Reds | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

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Laynce Nix, Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 31 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 220 Elig: OF

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Collin Cowgill, Oakland Athletics | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 5-9 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

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Rick Ankiel, Washington Nationals | Age: 32 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225 Elig: OF

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Matt Diaz, Atlanta Braves | Age: 34 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

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Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Tony Gwynn Jr., Los Angeles Dodgers | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Michael Saunders, Seattle Mariners | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215 Elig: OF

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Craig Gentry, Texas Rangers | Age: 28 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh Pirates | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 180 Elig: OF

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Gerardo Parra, Arizona Diamondbacks | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Eric Young Jr., Colorado Rockies | Age: 26 Bat: B Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180 Elig: OF

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Dave Sappelt, Chicago Cubs | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 5-9 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Kosuke Fukudome, Chicago White Sox | Age: 34 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Scott Podsednik, Philadelphia Phillies | Age: 35 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Elig:

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Conor Jackson, Texas Rangers | Age: 29 Bat: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 Elig: 1B OF

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Leonys Martin, Texas Rangers | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180 Elig:

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Ben Francisco, Toronto Blue Jays | Age: 30 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 190 Elig: OF

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Reed Johnson, Chicago Cubs | Age: 35 Bat: R Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180 Elig: OF

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Ryan Spilborghs, Cleveland Indians | Age: 32 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Jose Constanza, Atlanta Braves | Age: 28 Bat: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 150 Elig: OF

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Mitch Maier, Kansas City Royals | Age: 29 Bat: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

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Jack Cust, Houston Astros | Age: 33 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 245 Elig:

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Brett Jackson, Chicago Cubs | Age: 23 Bat: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210 Elig:

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Brandon Guyer, Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 26 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210 Elig:

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Sam Fuld, Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 30 Bat: L Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180 Elig: OF

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Joe Benson, Minnesota Twins | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Willie Harris, Cincinnati Reds | Age: 33 Bat: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Darnell McDonald, Boston Red Sox | Age: 33 Bat: R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 205 Elig: OF

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Logan Schafer, Milwaukee Brewers | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180 Elig:

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Aaron Cunningham, Cleveland Indians | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Trayvon Robinson, Seattle Mariners | Age: 24 Bat: B Ht: 5-10 Wt: 200 Elig: OF

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Chris Carter, Oakland Athletics | Age: 25 Bat: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 245 Elig:

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J.B. Shuck, Houston Astros | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Jarrod Dyson, Kansas City Royals | Age: 27 Bat: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 165 Elig:

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Jai Miller, Baltimore Orioles | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 205 Elig:

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Ezequiel Carrera, Cleveland Indians | Age: 24 Bat: L Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 Elig: OF

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Fernando Martinez, Houston Astros | Age: 23 Bat: L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205 Elig:

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Carlos Peguero, Seattle Mariners | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-5 Wt: 245 Elig: OF

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Aaron Rowand, Miami Marlins | Age: 34 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 210 Elig: OF

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Rene Tosoni, Minnesota Twins | Age: 25 Bat: L Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Elig: OF

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Cole Gillespie, Arizona Diamondbacks | Age: 27 Bat: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Elig:

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Gorkys Hernandez, Pittsburgh Pirates | Age: 24 Bat: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Elig:

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Austin Kearns, Miami Marlins | Age: 31 Bat: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 240 Elig: OF

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