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2017 Fantasy Baseball catcher rankings: Gary Sanchez and Buster Posey lead the way

Lawrence Doto
2017 Fantasy Baseball catcher rankings: Gary Sanchez and Buster Posey lead the way 1
Sep 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN New York Yankees designated hitter Gary Sanchez (24) gestures as a ball hit by center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (not pictured) lands foul during a 3-0 loss to Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) on deck to bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

1. Gary Sanchez, New York Yankees

New York Yankees stud phenom Gary Sanchez was a man on a mission last year. In only 201 ABs, he smacked 20 HRs, 42 RBIs and hit .299/.376 OBP. His slugging percentage of .657 and OPS of 1.033 were amazing and would almost impossible to keep up throughout a whole season.[sc name=”Gary Sanchez Player Page” ]

Sanchez has the ability to put up a realistic stat line of 30 HR, 100 RBIs and hit .275. This, for a catcher, would be by far the top at the position. He comes with some risk of being a young player and now opposing teams have tape on him and can find the holes in his swing.

He has the highest upside of any catcher in baseball next year and if you take a chance on him and he continues to put up those type of numbers, you now will have the top catcher in fantasy who will give you a big lead on other team’s catchers. He is

He is, far and away, the top catcher in keeper and dynasty leagues. If you have him, you will be set at catcher for the next five to seven years.

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Lawrence Doto
Lawrence Doto

I love fantasy sports more than you love most things in life. I am great at giving fantasy advice because if it doesn't work out, it's the players fault not mine. I love to help others with their fantasy sports questions and instead of following politics or other important topics that are going on in the world, I do fantasy research. Let me help you guys win your leagues and in daily sports.