Fantasy baseball rankings: All batters
We'll cap our second week of baseball preview rankings with a complete list of all the batters -- sans the short hops that appeared with each individual list.
Next week, we'll rank the starting pitchers and relievers, and finish the week with an overall top 100.
Note: Each player is listed at the position he is projected to play this season, according to the depth charts at mlb.com. … Statistics listed are from the 2008 season.
CATCHERS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Brian McCann, Braves: 68-23-87-5-.301
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers: 87-13-69-18-.280
3. Geovany Soto, Cubs: 66-23-86-0-.285
4. Ryan Doumit, Pirates: 71-15-69-2-.318
5. Joe Mauer, Twins: 98-9-85-1-.328
6. Victor Martinez, INDIANS: 30-2-35-0-.278
7. Jorge Posada, Yankees: 18-3-22-0-.268
8. Mike Napoli, Angels: 39-20-49-7-.273
9. Chris Iannetta, Rockies: 50-18-65-0-.264
10. Bengie Molina, Giants: 46-16-95-0-.292
11. Ramon Hernandez, Reds: 49-15-65-0-.257
12. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks: 47-16-64-0-.237
13. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox: 66-13-60-1-.281
14. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers: 27-3-26-0-.253
15. Kelly Shoppach, INDIANS: 67-21-55-0-.261
16. Ivan Rodriguez, Astros: 44-7-35-10-.276
17. Matt Wieters, Orioles: ROOKIE
18. Dioner Navarro, Rays: 43-7-54-0-.295
19. Kurt Suzuki, A’s: 54-7-42-2-.279
20. Jeff Clement, Mariners: 17-5-23-0-.227
FIRST BASEMEN
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals: 100-37-116-7-.357
2. Lance Berkman, Astros: 114-29-106-18-.312
3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 102-33-121-2-.308
4. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 85-37-127-1-.292
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies: 105-48-146-1-.251
6. Justin Morneau, Twins: 97-23-129-0-.300
7. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox: 91-29-115-3-.312
8. Prince Fielder, Brewers: 86-34-102-3-.276
9. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres: 103-36-119-0-.279
10. Derrek Lee, Cubs: 93-20-90-8-.291
11. Carlos Pena, Rays: 76-31-102-1-.247
12. Joey Votto, Reds: 69-24-84-7-.297
13. Chris Davis, Rangers: 51-17-55-1-.285
14. Aubrey Huff, Orioles: 96-32-108-4-.304
15. Carlos Delgado, Mets: 96-38-115-1-.271
16. James Loney, Dodgers: 66-13-90-7-.289
17. Adam LaRoche, Pirates: 66-25-85-1-.270
18. Paul Konerko, White Sox: 59-22-62-2-.240
19. Mike Jacobs, Royals: 67-32-93-1-.247
20. Jason Giambi, Athletics: 68-32-96-2-.247
SECOND BASEMEN
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 118-17-83-20-.326
2. Chase Utley, Phillies: 113-33-104-14-.292
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 102-18-71-26-.319
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds: 80-21-78-23-.261
5. Brian Roberts, Orioles: 107-9-57-40-.296
6. Dan Uggla, Marlins: 97-32-92-5-.260
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees: 70-14-72-2-.271
8. Placido Polanco, Tigers: 90-8-58-7-.307
9. Jose Lopez, Mariners: 80-17-89-6-.297
10. Kelly Johnson, Braves: 86-12-69-11-.287
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels: 43-3-37-11-.306
12. Rickie Weeks, Brewers: 89-14-46-19-.234
13. Orlando Hudson, Dodgers: 54-8-41-4-.305
14. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates: 75-9-52-0-.271
15. Kazuo Matsui, Astros: 58-6-33-20-.293
16. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays: 19-2-20-4-.263
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays: 91-6-48-8-.274
18. Felipe Lopez, Diamondbacks: 64-6-46-8-.283
19. Mark Ellis, A’s: 55-12-41-14-.233
20. Alexi Casilla, Twins: 58-7-50-7-.281
SHORTSTOPS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins: 125-33-67-35-.301
2. Jose Reyes, Mets: 113-16-68-56-.297
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies: 76-11-59-47-.277
4. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 88-11-69-11-.300
5. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: 48-8-46-1-.263
6. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers: 34-5-16-8-.357
7. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox: 65-21-71-13-.290
8. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks: 91-21-67-3-.291
9. J.J. Hardy, Brewers: 78-24-74-2-.283
10. Miguel Tejada, Astros: 92-13-66-7-.283
11. Jhonny Peralta, Indians: 104-23-89-3-.276
12. Yunel Escobar, Braves: 71-10-60-2-.288
13. Mike Aviles, Royals: 68-10-51-8-.325
14. Ryan Theriot, Cubs: 85-1-38-22-.307
15. Jed Lowrie, Red Sox: 34-2-46-1-.258
16. Orlando Cabrera, A’s: 93-8-57-19-.281
17. Edgar Renteria, Giants: 69-10-55-6-.270
18. Khalil Greene, Cardinals: 30-10-35-5-.213
19. Cristian Guzman, Nationals: 77-9-55-6-.316
20. Erick Aybar, Angels: 53-3-39-7-.277
THIRD BASEMEN
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. David Wright, Mets: 115-33-124-15-.302
2. Evan Longoria, Rays: 67-27-85-7-.272
3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: 104-35-103-18-.302
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs: 97-27-111-2-.289
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies: 86-21-99-1-.286
6. Chipper Jones, Braves: 82-22-75-4-.364
7. Michael Young, Rangers: 102-12-82-10-.284
8. Adrian Beltre, Mariners: 74-25-77-8-.266
9. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals: 51-14-51-1-.283
10. Chone Figgins, Angels: 72-1-22-34-.276
11. Mark DeRosa, INDIANS: 103-21-87-6-.285
12. Melvin Mora, Orioles: 77-23-104-3-.285
13. Jorge Cantu, Marlins: 92-29-95-6-.277
14. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks: 87-28-97-11-.239
15. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds: 75-26-68-1-.251
16. Alex Gordon, Royals: 72-16-59-9-.260
17. Mike Lowell, Red Sox: 58-17-73-2-.274
18. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres: 71-23-84-0-.260
19. Casey Blake, Dodgers: 71-21-81-3-.274
20. Bill Hall, Brewers: 50-15-55-5-.225
DESIGNATED HITTERS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. David Ortiz, Red Sox: 74-23-89-1-.264
2. Jim Thome, White Sox: 93-34-90-1-.245
3. Travis Hafner, INDIANS: 21-5-24-1-.197
4. Pat Burrell, Rays: 74-33-86-0-.250
5. Hideki Matsui, Yankees: 43-9-45-0-.294
6. Gary Sheffield, Tigers: 52-19-57-9-.225
7. Jason Kubel, Twins: 74-20-78-0-.272
8. Jack Cust, A’s: 77-33-77-0-.231
9. Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners: 67-18-71-0-.249
10. Billy Butler, Royals: 44-11-55-0-.275
OUTFIELDERS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Ryan Braun, Brewers: 92-37-106-14-.285
2. Grady Sizemore, INDIANS: 101-33-90-38-.268
3. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs: 76-29-75-19-.280
4. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers: 102-37-121-3-.331
5. Josh Hamilton, Rangers: 98-32-130-9-.304
6. Carlos Lee, Astros: 61-28-100-4-.314
7. Matt Holliday, A’s: 107-25-88-28-.321
8. Carlos Beltran, Mets: 116-27-112-25-.284
9. Nick Markakis, Orioles: 106-20-87-10-.306
10. Matt Kemp, Dodgers: 93-18-76-35-.290
11. Jason Bay, Red Sox: 111-31-101-10-.286
12. Carlos Quentin, White Sox: 96-36-100-7-.288
13. Curtis Granderson, Tigers: 112-22-66-12-.280
14. Alex Rios, Blue Jays: 91-15-79-32-.291
15. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers: 72-21-103-1-.317
16. B.J. Upton, Rays: 85-9-67-44-.273
17. Carl Crawford, Rays: 69-8-57-25-.273
18. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels: 85-27-91-5-.303
19. Nate McLouth, Pirates: 113-26-94-23-.276
20. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: 103-6-42-43-.310
21. Bobby Abreu, Angels: 100-20-100-22-.296
22. Corey Hart, Brewers: 76-20-91-23-.268
23. Carlos Guillen, Tigers: 68-10-54-9-.289
24. Hunter Pence, Astros: 78-25-83-11-.269
25. Jermaine Dye, White Sox: 96-34-96-3-.292
26. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 98-9-47-50-.280
27. Shane Victorino, Phillies: 102-14-58-36-.293
28. Raul Ibanez, Phillies: 85-23-110-2-.293
29. Torii Hunter, Angels: 85-21-78-19-.278
30. Johnny Damon, Yankees: 95-17-71-29-.303
31. Adam Dunn, Nationals: 79-40-100-1-.236
32. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays: 63-20-78-4-.300
33. Andre Ethier, Dodgers: 90-20-77-6-.305
34. Jay Bruce, Reds: 63-21-52-4-.254
35. Chris Young, Diamondbacks: 85-22-85-14-.248
36. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals: 104-37-113-4-.299
37. Brad Hawpe, Rockies: 69-25-85-2-.283
38. Xavier Nady, Yankees: 76-25-97-2-.305
39. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks: 52-15-42-1-.250
40. Milton Bradley, Cubs: 78-22-77-5-.321
41. Jason Werth, Phillies: 73-24-67-20-.273
42. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals: 65-25-71-2-.264
43. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks: 87-12-75-10-.300
44. Delmon Young, Twins: 80-10-69-14-.290
45. Lastings Milledge, Nationals: 65-14-61-24-.268
46. Jose Guillen, Royals: 66-20-97-2-.264
47. Carlos Gomez, Twins: 79-7-59-33-.258
48. Denard Span, Twins: 70-6-47-18-.294
49. Aaron Rowand, Giants: 57-13-70-2-.271
50. Adam Jones, Orioles: 61-9-57-10-.270
51. Coco Crisp, Royals: 55-7-41-20-.283
52. J.D. Drew, Red Sox: 79-19-64-4-.280
53. Elijah Dukes, Nationals: 48-13-44-13-.264
54. David DeJesus, Royals: 70-12-73-11-.307
55. Randy Winn, Giants: 84-10-64-25-.306
56. Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 19-7-26-3-.330
57. Mike Cameron, Brewers: 69-25-70-17-.243
58. Willy Taveras, Reds: 64-1-26-68-.251
59. Garret Anderson, Braves: 66-15-84-7-.293
60. Fred Lewis, Giants: 81-12-63-2-.306
Next week, we'll rank the starting pitchers and relievers, and finish the week with an overall top 100.
Note: Each player is listed at the position he is projected to play this season, according to the depth charts at mlb.com. … Statistics listed are from the 2008 season.
CATCHERS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Brian McCann, Braves: 68-23-87-5-.301
2. Russell Martin, Dodgers: 87-13-69-18-.280
3. Geovany Soto, Cubs: 66-23-86-0-.285
4. Ryan Doumit, Pirates: 71-15-69-2-.318
5. Joe Mauer, Twins: 98-9-85-1-.328
6. Victor Martinez, INDIANS: 30-2-35-0-.278
7. Jorge Posada, Yankees: 18-3-22-0-.268
8. Mike Napoli, Angels: 39-20-49-7-.273
9. Chris Iannetta, Rockies: 50-18-65-0-.264
10. Bengie Molina, Giants: 46-16-95-0-.292
11. Ramon Hernandez, Reds: 49-15-65-0-.257
12. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks: 47-16-64-0-.237
13. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox: 66-13-60-1-.281
14. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers: 27-3-26-0-.253
15. Kelly Shoppach, INDIANS: 67-21-55-0-.261
16. Ivan Rodriguez, Astros: 44-7-35-10-.276
17. Matt Wieters, Orioles: ROOKIE
18. Dioner Navarro, Rays: 43-7-54-0-.295
19. Kurt Suzuki, A’s: 54-7-42-2-.279
20. Jeff Clement, Mariners: 17-5-23-0-.227
FIRST BASEMEN
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals: 100-37-116-7-.357
2. Lance Berkman, Astros: 114-29-106-18-.312
3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 102-33-121-2-.308
4. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 85-37-127-1-.292
5. Ryan Howard, Phillies: 105-48-146-1-.251
6. Justin Morneau, Twins: 97-23-129-0-.300
7. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox: 91-29-115-3-.312
8. Prince Fielder, Brewers: 86-34-102-3-.276
9. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres: 103-36-119-0-.279
10. Derrek Lee, Cubs: 93-20-90-8-.291
11. Carlos Pena, Rays: 76-31-102-1-.247
12. Joey Votto, Reds: 69-24-84-7-.297
13. Chris Davis, Rangers: 51-17-55-1-.285
14. Aubrey Huff, Orioles: 96-32-108-4-.304
15. Carlos Delgado, Mets: 96-38-115-1-.271
16. James Loney, Dodgers: 66-13-90-7-.289
17. Adam LaRoche, Pirates: 66-25-85-1-.270
18. Paul Konerko, White Sox: 59-22-62-2-.240
19. Mike Jacobs, Royals: 67-32-93-1-.247
20. Jason Giambi, Athletics: 68-32-96-2-.247
SECOND BASEMEN
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 118-17-83-20-.326
2. Chase Utley, Phillies: 113-33-104-14-.292
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 102-18-71-26-.319
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds: 80-21-78-23-.261
5. Brian Roberts, Orioles: 107-9-57-40-.296
6. Dan Uggla, Marlins: 97-32-92-5-.260
7. Robinson Cano, Yankees: 70-14-72-2-.271
8. Placido Polanco, Tigers: 90-8-58-7-.307
9. Jose Lopez, Mariners: 80-17-89-6-.297
10. Kelly Johnson, Braves: 86-12-69-11-.287
11. Howie Kendrick, Angels: 43-3-37-11-.306
12. Rickie Weeks, Brewers: 89-14-46-19-.234
13. Orlando Hudson, Dodgers: 54-8-41-4-.305
14. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates: 75-9-52-0-.271
15. Kazuo Matsui, Astros: 58-6-33-20-.293
16. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays: 19-2-20-4-.263
17. Akinori Iwamura, Rays: 91-6-48-8-.274
18. Felipe Lopez, Diamondbacks: 64-6-46-8-.283
19. Mark Ellis, A’s: 55-12-41-14-.233
20. Alexi Casilla, Twins: 58-7-50-7-.281
SHORTSTOPS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins: 125-33-67-35-.301
2. Jose Reyes, Mets: 113-16-68-56-.297
3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies: 76-11-59-47-.277
4. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 88-11-69-11-.300
5. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: 48-8-46-1-.263
6. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers: 34-5-16-8-.357
7. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox: 65-21-71-13-.290
8. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks: 91-21-67-3-.291
9. J.J. Hardy, Brewers: 78-24-74-2-.283
10. Miguel Tejada, Astros: 92-13-66-7-.283
11. Jhonny Peralta, Indians: 104-23-89-3-.276
12. Yunel Escobar, Braves: 71-10-60-2-.288
13. Mike Aviles, Royals: 68-10-51-8-.325
14. Ryan Theriot, Cubs: 85-1-38-22-.307
15. Jed Lowrie, Red Sox: 34-2-46-1-.258
16. Orlando Cabrera, A’s: 93-8-57-19-.281
17. Edgar Renteria, Giants: 69-10-55-6-.270
18. Khalil Greene, Cardinals: 30-10-35-5-.213
19. Cristian Guzman, Nationals: 77-9-55-6-.316
20. Erick Aybar, Angels: 53-3-39-7-.277
THIRD BASEMEN
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. David Wright, Mets: 115-33-124-15-.302
2. Evan Longoria, Rays: 67-27-85-7-.272
3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: 104-35-103-18-.302
4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs: 97-27-111-2-.289
5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies: 86-21-99-1-.286
6. Chipper Jones, Braves: 82-22-75-4-.364
7. Michael Young, Rangers: 102-12-82-10-.284
8. Adrian Beltre, Mariners: 74-25-77-8-.266
9. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals: 51-14-51-1-.283
10. Chone Figgins, Angels: 72-1-22-34-.276
11. Mark DeRosa, INDIANS: 103-21-87-6-.285
12. Melvin Mora, Orioles: 77-23-104-3-.285
13. Jorge Cantu, Marlins: 92-29-95-6-.277
14. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks: 87-28-97-11-.239
15. Edwin Encarnacion, Reds: 75-26-68-1-.251
16. Alex Gordon, Royals: 72-16-59-9-.260
17. Mike Lowell, Red Sox: 58-17-73-2-.274
18. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres: 71-23-84-0-.260
19. Casey Blake, Dodgers: 71-21-81-3-.274
20. Bill Hall, Brewers: 50-15-55-5-.225
DESIGNATED HITTERS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. David Ortiz, Red Sox: 74-23-89-1-.264
2. Jim Thome, White Sox: 93-34-90-1-.245
3. Travis Hafner, INDIANS: 21-5-24-1-.197
4. Pat Burrell, Rays: 74-33-86-0-.250
5. Hideki Matsui, Yankees: 43-9-45-0-.294
6. Gary Sheffield, Tigers: 52-19-57-9-.225
7. Jason Kubel, Twins: 74-20-78-0-.272
8. Jack Cust, A’s: 77-33-77-0-.231
9. Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners: 67-18-71-0-.249
10. Billy Butler, Royals: 44-11-55-0-.275
OUTFIELDERS
Rank, player, team: R-HR-RBI-SB-Avg.
1. Ryan Braun, Brewers: 92-37-106-14-.285
2. Grady Sizemore, INDIANS: 101-33-90-38-.268
3. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs: 76-29-75-19-.280
4. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers: 102-37-121-3-.331
5. Josh Hamilton, Rangers: 98-32-130-9-.304
6. Carlos Lee, Astros: 61-28-100-4-.314
7. Matt Holliday, A’s: 107-25-88-28-.321
8. Carlos Beltran, Mets: 116-27-112-25-.284
9. Nick Markakis, Orioles: 106-20-87-10-.306
10. Matt Kemp, Dodgers: 93-18-76-35-.290
11. Jason Bay, Red Sox: 111-31-101-10-.286
12. Carlos Quentin, White Sox: 96-36-100-7-.288
13. Curtis Granderson, Tigers: 112-22-66-12-.280
14. Alex Rios, Blue Jays: 91-15-79-32-.291
15. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers: 72-21-103-1-.317
16. B.J. Upton, Rays: 85-9-67-44-.273
17. Carl Crawford, Rays: 69-8-57-25-.273
18. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels: 85-27-91-5-.303
19. Nate McLouth, Pirates: 113-26-94-23-.276
20. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: 103-6-42-43-.310
21. Bobby Abreu, Angels: 100-20-100-22-.296
22. Corey Hart, Brewers: 76-20-91-23-.268
23. Carlos Guillen, Tigers: 68-10-54-9-.289
24. Hunter Pence, Astros: 78-25-83-11-.269
25. Jermaine Dye, White Sox: 96-34-96-3-.292
26. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 98-9-47-50-.280
27. Shane Victorino, Phillies: 102-14-58-36-.293
28. Raul Ibanez, Phillies: 85-23-110-2-.293
29. Torii Hunter, Angels: 85-21-78-19-.278
30. Johnny Damon, Yankees: 95-17-71-29-.303
31. Adam Dunn, Nationals: 79-40-100-1-.236
32. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays: 63-20-78-4-.300
33. Andre Ethier, Dodgers: 90-20-77-6-.305
34. Jay Bruce, Reds: 63-21-52-4-.254
35. Chris Young, Diamondbacks: 85-22-85-14-.248
36. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals: 104-37-113-4-.299
37. Brad Hawpe, Rockies: 69-25-85-2-.283
38. Xavier Nady, Yankees: 76-25-97-2-.305
39. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks: 52-15-42-1-.250
40. Milton Bradley, Cubs: 78-22-77-5-.321
41. Jason Werth, Phillies: 73-24-67-20-.273
42. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals: 65-25-71-2-.264
43. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks: 87-12-75-10-.300
44. Delmon Young, Twins: 80-10-69-14-.290
45. Lastings Milledge, Nationals: 65-14-61-24-.268
46. Jose Guillen, Royals: 66-20-97-2-.264
47. Carlos Gomez, Twins: 79-7-59-33-.258
48. Denard Span, Twins: 70-6-47-18-.294
49. Aaron Rowand, Giants: 57-13-70-2-.271
50. Adam Jones, Orioles: 61-9-57-10-.270
51. Coco Crisp, Royals: 55-7-41-20-.283
52. J.D. Drew, Red Sox: 79-19-64-4-.280
53. Elijah Dukes, Nationals: 48-13-44-13-.264
54. David DeJesus, Royals: 70-12-73-11-.307
55. Randy Winn, Giants: 84-10-64-25-.306
56. Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 19-7-26-3-.330
57. Mike Cameron, Brewers: 69-25-70-17-.243
58. Willy Taveras, Reds: 64-1-26-68-.251
59. Garret Anderson, Braves: 66-15-84-7-.293
60. Fred Lewis, Giants: 81-12-63-2-.306
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