The 2009 fantasy baseball world has seen many breakout seasons. Some of the more notable ones include guys like Happ, Josh Johnson, Reynolds, and Michael Bourn, but there are a handful of players who have gone mostly unnoticed in many fantasy leagues, flying under the radar but providing value to their owners. Here are seven of them.
Casey Blake. Owned in just under half of fantasy leagues, Blake is a model of consistency in the fantasy world. With a .280 batting average, 14 home runs, and just short of 77 runs batted in, Blake is headed for another .280 season with 20+ long balls and probably over 85 runs batted in. Blake's eligibility at third base is a big plus.
Kurt Suzuki: The Oakland catcher seems to fly under the radar each season. Granted, he won't give you the power that a Martinez or McCann gives you and he won't give you the speed that a Martin gives you, but Suzuki has put up some respectable numbers this season (.276 / 10 / 56), along with 5 stolen bases, which isn't bad for a catcher.
Denard Span. There are so many available outfielders in most fantasy leagues, so finding a good outfielder isn't the challenge that finding something like a good middle infielder may be. With that said, Span's production this year has been pretty solid. With a batting average above .300, 47 runs batted in, and just under 20 stolen bases, Span's on pace for a nice season.
Michael Cuddyer. Here's a guy who seems to have a respectable season year in and year out, yet never gets mentioned. Maybe it's because he plays for that kind of team - the Twins. With a .270 average, just under 20 HRs and just under 60 RBIs, Cuddyer's numbers are pretty solid all around. Many big names are putting up the very same numbers.
Cody Ross. One of the streakiest hitters in baseball, catching Ross on the upswing can be extremely rewarding. Looking at his season's numbers so far, his 20 HRs, 65 runs batted in, and his .270 batting average (much higher than usual) are all pretty good for a guy who's owned in less than one out of three leagues.
Billy Butler: The Kansas City Royals first baseman is beginning to realize some of the potential that the baseball world has draped him with. With a .300 batting average and some respectable power stats (15 and 66), Butler is looking better by the season and puts up some pretty numbers for the Royals this season.
That rounds out my list for now. While there are many other names out there, these should give you a start. These are the perfect types of players to pick up after trading a bigger name in a two for one deal. Good luck!
Casey Blake. Owned in just under half of fantasy leagues, Blake is a model of consistency in the fantasy world. With a .280 batting average, 14 home runs, and just short of 77 runs batted in, Blake is headed for another .280 season with 20+ long balls and probably over 85 runs batted in. Blake's eligibility at third base is a big plus.
Kurt Suzuki: The Oakland catcher seems to fly under the radar each season. Granted, he won't give you the power that a Martinez or McCann gives you and he won't give you the speed that a Martin gives you, but Suzuki has put up some respectable numbers this season (.276 / 10 / 56), along with 5 stolen bases, which isn't bad for a catcher.
Denard Span. There are so many available outfielders in most fantasy leagues, so finding a good outfielder isn't the challenge that finding something like a good middle infielder may be. With that said, Span's production this year has been pretty solid. With a batting average above .300, 47 runs batted in, and just under 20 stolen bases, Span's on pace for a nice season.
Michael Cuddyer. Here's a guy who seems to have a respectable season year in and year out, yet never gets mentioned. Maybe it's because he plays for that kind of team - the Twins. With a .270 average, just under 20 HRs and just under 60 RBIs, Cuddyer's numbers are pretty solid all around. Many big names are putting up the very same numbers.
Cody Ross. One of the streakiest hitters in baseball, catching Ross on the upswing can be extremely rewarding. Looking at his season's numbers so far, his 20 HRs, 65 runs batted in, and his .270 batting average (much higher than usual) are all pretty good for a guy who's owned in less than one out of three leagues.
Billy Butler: The Kansas City Royals first baseman is beginning to realize some of the potential that the baseball world has draped him with. With a .300 batting average and some respectable power stats (15 and 66), Butler is looking better by the season and puts up some pretty numbers for the Royals this season.
That rounds out my list for now. While there are many other names out there, these should give you a start. These are the perfect types of players to pick up after trading a bigger name in a two for one deal. Good luck!
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