2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Player Rankings - Shortstops
Troy Tulowitzki - Tulo reigns supreme in the SS crop, and it‘s not difficult to see why. With a .300 average, 10 SBs, and 30 homerun power, he is truly an elite talent.
Hanley Ramirez - Despite being displaced by Miami‘s new acquisition, you can still start Han-Ram at SS on your team. And a line like .300/20/30 should be all the incentive you need.
Jose Reyes - Reyes was on an MVP pace last season before falling victim to injury. A .300 average, 10 shots along with 35 stolen are all reasonable, of course with the limiting factor being him staying healthy.
Starlin Castro - The defensively challenged Cubs infielder is a top 5 fantasy shortstop headed into next season. We should see him hit over .300 with 10 homers and 20+ steals in another great year out of the youngster.
Elvis Andrus - Elvis should steal 40 bases while hitting a solid .280. If he continues to develop his on-base abilities that will only lead to more stolen bases and value.
Asdrubal Cabrera - This first-time all star is a good bet to continue his success in 2012 with around 15 homeruns and stolen bases with a .280 batting average.
Jimmy Rollins - J-Roll isn‘t quite the star he used to be. Still expect a good .265/15/25 year in the friendly confines of CBP.
J.J. Hardy - While not a speed threat, Hardy is a good shortstop and a threat to hit 20+ homers with a .270 average.
Derek Jeter - Don‘t be the guy that drafts Jeter with like the 2nd pick, just leave him for the overeager Yankees fan. He is still a good player, he’s just always over-drafted. .285/8/15
Jhonny Peralta - Expect the powerful Peralta to put up about 18 homeruns and to hit .270 next season.
Alexei Ramirez - The south side‘s shortstop should post a .275 average with 15 homers and 10 stolen bases.
Erick Aybar - Admiral Ackbar, as he is known by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Orange County faithful, can steal 25 bases, hit .270, and knock about 8 home runs.
Yunel Escobar -Yunel should hit around .285 with 10 long balls. Much of his real world value comes from defense while his fantasy value comes from getting on base.
Dee Gordon - Gordon was a newcomer to the bigs for the Dodgers last year, and he is pure speed. He could have between 40 and 50 stolen bases and bat .275.
Ian Desmond - Desmond should post a .265/10/20 line in another solid season in our nation‘s capital.
Stephen Drew - Expect Stephen, youngest of the Drew brothers, to hit .265 with 13 homers in 2012.
Alcides Escobar - Look for the slick-fielding Escobar to bat .265, steal 25 and club a handful of long balls.
Marco Scutaro - Scooter should hit .275 and knock 10 out of the park whilst covering the Boston infield.
Emilio Bonifacio - This guy puts up power numbers that make Ozzie Guillen look purely Bonds-ian. But he‘ll steal you 30 or so bases and hit about .265 which is serviceable enough.
Jason Bartlett - This Padre should have no trouble hitting his way to a .260 average and stealing 20 bags.
Rafael Furcal - The veteran speedster is almost a lock to get injured every year. But when all is said and done we should see a .270/9/12 line from Furcal.
Jed Lowrie - The new ‘Stros utility man should bat .270 with 9 bombs in some 400 at bats.
Alexi Casilla - Not much power, but he’s good to hit about .270 with 15 stolen bases.
Alex Gonzalez - Sea Bass, they call him; and at the plate he looks like a fish out of water. He might knock 14 out of the park and hit about .240 though.
Yuniesky Betancourt - Yuniesky just keeps finding starting roles. And as long as he does he will hit .250 with 10 or so homers.