2011 Fantasy Baseball First Basemen Rankings

Author:: Opposing Views Staff
Publish date:: Feb 21, 2011

In today’s continuation of Dr. Roto’s fantasy baseball cheat sheets, he takes a look at the First Baseman.

Unlike many sites that rank players in order, Dr. Roto uses a tier system. Good luck at your drafts!

Other Positions

Catchers

Tier A: (love these guys)

Albert Pujols - Don’t worry about his contract, he will produce
Miguel Cabrera - Needs to get his life in order, but a supreme masher
Mark Teixeria - Dr. Roto loves most anyone in the Yankees lineup
Prince Fielder - Playing for a big contract as well
Joey Votto - Plays in a hitter’s paradise
Adrian Gonzalez - Welcome to the AL’s newest HR threat
Kevin Youkilis - A hitting machine
Ryan Howard - Struggles against lefties, but makes up for it by killing righties

Tier B: (like these guys)

Kendry Morales - Still not 100%, but will be a tier A player by end of the year
Justin Morneau - Dr. Roto needs to see him healthy before blessing him
Adam Dunn - Will hit 40 HR in Chicago this year
Billy Butler - Need to see his power numbers climb soon
Paul Konerko - Don’t pay for a repeat of last year’s numbers
Gaby Sanchez - Ready to step up
Ike Davis - See Gaby Sanchez
Carlos Pena - Should hit 30 HR in Wrigley (but also about .235)
Adam LaRoche - He always produces

Tier C: (sleepers, busts, and mediocrity)

James Loney - Not sure the power will ever arrive
Garrett Jones - Will be slightly undervalued this year
Aubrey Huff - Will be overvalued this year
Derrek Lee - One year contract in AL…will struggle somewhat
Michael Cuudyer - Middle of the road
Mitch Moreland - Hits righties well
Justin Smoak - Will start moving up this list soon
Matt LaPorta - Was great in college, now needs to prove it in MLB
Kila Ka’aihue - Aloha! He can rake if he gets the chance
Freddie Freeman - Everyone’s favorite sleeper in ATL; Dr. Roto is not convinced yet

Tier D: (try to avoid)

Brett Wallace - Needs to show me that he can hit at the MLB level
Daric Barton - 8 HR doesn’t cut it at 1B
Russell Branyan - Platoon hitter with power
Juan Miranda/Brandon Allen - Platoon hitter
Lyle Overbay - Don’t Overpay
Todd Helton - More of a leader in the clubhouse than on your fantasy team
Ty Wigginton - Let someone else get Wiggy with it

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