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Archive: 2007 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

The Hitters

(click here for The Pitchers)

By David Ferris

All rankings assume a 5x5 (five hitting/five pitching) category league. Categories factored in are homers, runs, RBI, steals and batting average for positional players and wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA and baserunners allowed per inning (WHIP) for pitching. These rankings will be updated weekly in light of ongoing developments in spring training and throughout the 2007 baseball season.

* = DH Only

First Basemen
(DH-only marked with *)
1/Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Note: Floor keeps him as No. 1 overall pick.
2/Ryan Howard, Phillies
3/*David Ortiz, Red Sox
4/*Travis Hafner, Indians
5/Derrek Lee, Cubs
Upside: Versatile, priced for healthy profit.
6/Mark Teixeira, Rangers
Note: Got groove back in second half.
7/Justin Morneau, Twins
8/Paul Konerko, White Sox
9/Carlos Delgado, Mets
10/Prince Fielder, Brewers
11/Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
Note: Compare him to young Rafael Palmeiro.
12/*Jim Thome, White Sox
13/Adam LaRoche, Pirates
14/Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays
15/Jason Giambi, Yankees
16/Richie Sexson, Mariners
Note: No speed, batting-average liability.
17/Todd Helton, Rockies
Downside: Rockies tried to bail, to no avail.
18/Mike Jacobs, Marlins
19/*Frank Thomas, Blue Jays
Overrated: A's bought low, Jays bought high.
20/Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers
21/Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
22/Ryan Shealy, Royals
23/Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks
24/Sean Casey, Tigers
Note: A nice guy with no pop.
25/Ryan Garko, Indians
26/Ben Broussard, Mariners
27/Kevin Millar, Orioles
28/Dan Johnson, Athletics
29/Casey Kotchman, Angels
30/Ryan Klesko, Giants
31/Scott Hatteberg, Reds
32/*Mike Sweeney, Royals
Downside: Won't be on field enough to help you.
33/Greg Norton, Devil Rays
34/Scott Thorman, Braves
35/Doug Mientkiewicz, Yankees
36/Craig Wilson, Braves
37/*Jonny Gomes, Devil Rays
Heads-up: Roster gridlock could shave at-bats.
38/Nick Johnson, Nationals
Heads-up: Won't play for a few months.
39/Dmitri Young, Nationals
Sleeper: Feel-good story might make club.

Second Basemen
1/Chase Utley, Phillies
2/Brian Roberts, Orioles
3/Robinson Cano, Yankees
4/Josh Barfield, Indians
Upside: Numbers should get post-Petco spike.
5/Ian Kinsler, Rangers
6/Howie Kendrick, Angels
Upside: Will win a batting title some day.
7/Rickie Weeks, Brewers
Upside: If wrist cooperates, immediate star.
8/Dan Uggla, Marlins
Value: Panned so much, he's a value again.
9/Taduhito Iguchi, White Sox
10/Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
11/Brandon Phillips, Reds
Note: Because of his legs, live with the streaks.
12/Jeff Kent, Dodgers
13/Ray Durham, Giants
14/Ty Wigginton, Devil Rays
Upgrade: Cleanup hitter and multi-position guy.
15/Jose Vidro, Mariners
Sleeper: Can still hit, but can he stay healthy?
16/Marcus Giles, Padres
17/Luis Castillo, Twins
18/Jose Lopez, Mariners
19/Kelly Johnson, Braves
Sleeper: A poor man's Marcus Giles.
20/Mark Ellis, Athletics
21/Placido Polanco, Tigers
22/Kaz Matsui, Rockies
23/Mark DeRosa, Cubs
24/Jose Valentin, Mets
25/Jorge Cantu, Devil Rays
Downside: Shaky glove could cost him time.
26/Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
27/Adam Kennedy, Cardinals
28/Craig Biggio, Astros
Avoid: Crawford-friendly swing, a mess on road.
29/Esteban German, Royals
30/Jose Castillo, Pirates
31/Ryan Theriot, Cubs
32/Mark Grudzielanek, Royals
Heads-up: Could be on DL (knee) to begin year.
33/Jamie Carroll, Rockies
34/Mark Loretta, Astros
35/Marlon Anderson, Dodgers

Shortstops
1/Jose Reyes, Mets
Note: The No. 2 or No. 3 overall pick.
2/Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Note: He's legit, and oddly affordable.
3/Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
4/Derek Jeter, Yankees
5/Miguel Tejada, Orioles
6/Michael Young, Rangers
7/Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
8/Bill Hall, Brewers
Note: Headed to OF, worth more at short.
9/Felipe Lopez, Nationals
10/Julio Lugo, Red Sox
11/Carlos Guillen, Tigers
Note: Professional hitter, durability an issue.
12/Edgar Renteria, Braves
13/Orlando Cabrera, Angels
14/Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks
15/Jhonny Peralta, Indians
16/Freddy Sanchez, Pirates
Note: Qualifies at three infield spots.
17/Khalil Greene, Padres
Overrated: Walks don't always lead to good things.
18/Omar Vizquel, Giants
Value: Ageless type can duplicate most of 2006.
19/Rich Aurilia, Giants
20/Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners
21/Jason Bartlett, Twins
22/Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
Note: He's beaten out Barmes, anyway.
23/Bobby Crosby, Athletics
24/Aaron Hill, Blue Jays
25/Juan Uribe, White Sox
26/J.J. Hardy, Brewers
27/David Eckstein, Cardinals
Overrated: Don't believe everything you read.
28/Jack Wilson, Pirates
29/Ben Zobrist, Devil Rays
Note: Probably starts in good lineup slot.
30/Adam Everett, Astros
31/Nick Punto, Twins
31/Angel Berroa, Royals
Downgrade: Royals aren't sold on him.
32/Erick Aybar, Angels
33/Alex Gonzalez, Reds

Third Basemen
1/Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Note: Still incapable of a bad year.
3/David Wright, Mets
4/Miguel Cabrera, Marlins
5/Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
6/Garrett Atkins, Rockies
7/Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
8/Chone Figgins, Angels
Note: Scarcity of bags drives his price.
9/Scott Rolen, Cardinals
10/Melvin Mora, Orioles
11/Troy Glaus, Blue Jays
12/Adrian Beltre, Mariners
13/Joe Crede, White Sox
14/Chipper Jones, Braves
Downside: Foot problems chronic; think 425 at-bats.
15/Alex Gordon, Royals
Upgrade: Buzz player won't be cheap.
16/Mark Teahen, Royals
Value: Moving to OF; either way, he hits.
17/Chad Tracy, Diamondbacks
18/Eric Chavez, Athletics
Enigma: Maybe it's never going to happen.
19/Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
20/Hank Blalock, Rangers
21/Shea Hillenbrand, Angels
Note: Clubhouse chemistry doesn't exist in roto.
22/Aubrey Huff, Orioles
23/Morgan Ensberg, Astros
24/Mike Lowell, Red Sox
25/Brandon Inge, Tigers
26/Wilson Betemit, Dodgers
27/Wes Helms, Phillies
Sleeper: Gets chance, would like to see some up front.
28/Pedro Feliz, Giants
29/Akinori Iwamura, Devil Rays
Downgrade: Hasn't hit a lick this spring.
30/Andy Marte, Indians
31/Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres
32/B.J. Upton, Devil Rays
Note: Think 345 at-bats, lots of bags.
33/Macier Izturis, Angels

Outfielders
1/Carl Crawford, Devil Rays
2/Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
3/Vlad Guerrero, Angels
4/Grady Sizemore, Indians
Upside: Watch those doubles turn into homers.
5/Lance Berkman, Astros
Value: Underrated slugger, also qualifies at 1B.
6/Carlos Beltran, Mets
Crux: Does he feel like running again?
7/Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
8/Carlos Lee, Astros
9/Matt Holliday, Rockies
10/Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
11/Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
Note: In a contract year, if you buy into that.
12/Bobby Abreu, Yankees
13/Jermaine Dye, White Sox
14/Jason Bay, Pirates
15/Rocco Baldelli, Devil Rays
Upgrade: A little trendy but ceiling is significant.
16/Hideki Matsui, Yankees
Note: Apologized for injury, imagine that.
17/Gary Sheffield, Tigers
Upside: Plays best with an edge.
18/Johnny Damon, Yankees
19/Andruw Jones, Braves
Overrated: His pretty catches net you nothing.
20/Alex Rios, Blue Jays
Upside: Five-cat guy with healthy ceiling.
21/Juan Pierre, Dodgers
22/Raul Ibanez, Mariners
23/Jeff Francoeur, Braves
Note: Wouldn't hurt to take a pitch.
24/Nick Markakis, Orioles
Upside: Young stud hits third in underrated lineup.
25/Torii Hunter, Twins
26/Michael Cuddyer, Twins
27/Magglio Ordonez, Tigers
28/Mike Cameron, Padres
29/Adam Dunn, Reds
Downside: Sometimes 40 homers aren't worth it.
30/Willy Taveras, Rockies
Upside: Capable of .300-100-40.
31/Corey Patterson, Orioles
32/Pat Burrell, Phillies
Note: Badly needs change of scenery.
33/Delmon Young, Devil Rays
34/Ryan Freel, Reds
35/Nick Swisher, Athletics
36/J.D. Drew, Red Sox
Note: Bid assuming 440 at-bats.
37/Josh Willingham, Marlins
38/Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks
39/Scott Podsednik, White Sox
Upgrade: One-trick pony but did return early.
40/Coco Crisp, Red Sox
Heads-up: Hasn't looked right in March.
41/Austin Kearns, Nationals
42/Chris Young, Diamondbacks
43/Chris Duffy, Pirates
Sleeper: So-so hitter but electric on bases.
44/Jacque Jones, Cubs
45/Carlos Quentin, Diamondbacks
46/Chris Burke, Astros
Sleeper: Post-hype guy, also qualifies at second.
47/Milton Bradley, Athletics
48/Brad Wilkerson, Rangers
Note: Pivotal season but skills are there.
49/Dave Roberts, Giants
50/Barry Bonds, Giants
Note: Let someone else have the circus.
51/Randy Winn, Giants
52/David DeJesus, Royals
53/Chris Duncan, Cardinals
54/Curtis Granderson, Tigers
55/Craig Monroe, Tigers
Note: Has pop but brings average risk.
56/Jim Edmonds, Cardinals
Downside: May not be ready for April (shoulder, foot).
57/Brian Giles, Padres
Downside: Power fading, can't beat park any more.
58/Ryan Church, Nationals
59/Corey Hart, Brewers
Sleeper: They insist he's going to play.
60/Gary Matthews, Angels
Downgrade: Off-field issued can't be ignored.
61/Aaron Rowand, Phillies
62/Brad Hawpe, Rockies
Downside: May not start against lefties.
63/Luke Scott, Astros
Upside: If he lands job, jump 15-20 spots.
64/Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
Downgrade: Hasn't looked good this spring.
65/Moises Alou, Mets
66/Jose Guillen, Mariners
67/Ken Griffey, Reds
Downside: Don't get sentimental here.
68/Emil Brown, Royals
Downgrade: Crowded outfield could squeeze ABs.
69/Kenny Lofton, Rangers
70/Garrett Anderson, Angels
Downside: Well into the big fade.
71/Shannon Stewart, Athletics
Upgrade: Has job if he can stay healthy.
72/Joey Gathright, Royals
73/David Dellucci, Indians
74/Matt Murton, Cubs
Note: How patient will Piniella be?
75/Andre Ethier, Dodgers
76/Wily Mo Pena, Red Sox
Upside: Deserves FT gig; at least teammates are DL-likely.
77/Luis Gonzalez, Dodgers
Downside: Check sentimentality at the door.
78/Nook Logan, Nationals
79/Xavier Nady, Pirates
80/Reed Johnson, Blue Jays
81/Jay Gibbons, Orioles
82/Nelson Cruz, Rangers
Sleeper: Will get a chance to run with job.
83/Jason Kubel, Twins
84/Shawn Green, Mets
Downside: Name brand far exceeds true worth.
85/Cliff Floyd, Cubs
86/Marcus Thames, Tigers
87/Alfredo Amezaga, Marlins
88/Casey Blake , Indians
89/Geoff Jenkins, Brewers
90/Reggie Sanders, Royals
91/Juan Rivera, Angels
92/Trot Nixon, Indians
93/Preston Wilson, Cardinals
94/Juan Encarnacion, Cardinals
95/Frank Catalanotto, Rangers
96/Mark Kotsay, Athletics
Downside: Back surgery, out 2-3 months.

Catchers
1/Joe Mauer, Twins
2/Victor Martinez, Indians
3/Brian McCann, Braves
4/Kenji Johjima, Mariners
5/Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
6/Mike Piazza, Athletics
Upside: Just a hitter now, in the hitter's league.
7/Jorge Posada, Yankees
8/Michael Barrett, Cubs
9/Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
10/A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
11/Russell Martin, Dodgers
12/Johnny Estrada, Brewers
Upgrade: Big spring, could bat fifth.
13/Jason Varitek, Red Sox
Heads-up: Trend downward may be irreversible.
14/Jason Kendall, Athletics
15/Gerald Laird, Rangers
16/Benjie Molina, Giants
17/Paul Lo Duca, Mets
18/Chris Iannetta, Rockies
Sleeper: Looks safe as starter now.
19/Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
20/Ronny Paulino, Pirates
21/Josh Bard, Padres
22/Miguel Olivo, Marlins
23/Rod Barajas, Phillies
24/David Ross, Reds
25/Brian Schneider, Nationals
26/Dionner Navarro, Devil Rays
27/Mike Napoli, Angels
Note: Intriguing power but heavy average risk.
28/Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
29/John Buck, Royals
30/Damian Miller, Brewers
31/Yadier Molina, Cardinals
32/Jason LaRue, Royals
33/Javier Valentin, Reds
34/Mike Lieberthal, Dodgers
35/Ryan Doumit, Pirates
36/Eliezer Alfonzo, Giants
37/Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
38/Brad Ausmus, Astros