2011 Fantasy Baseball Weekly Wheelhouse Rankings, First Base (1B), June 2nd
Hitters are ranked for their expected performance from this point forward in standard 5 x 5 redraft leagues, not for statistics that have already been accrued. These rankings can also be used as a barometer to determine trade value. For more rankings, check out:
Top 35 First Basemen:
*Note: Number in parenthesis denotes last week's ranking.
Tier 1
1 (1). Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
- He's on-pace for .328/100/30/135/3 after an incredibly slow start and without the 40-plus HR I have him down for.
2 (4). Miguel Cabrera, DET
- His power is down, but he's still maintaining a .310 AVG and is on pace for 120 runs and RBI. When his power returns, he could be No. 1. Trending Upward.
3 (3). Joey Votto, CIN
- Hitting .338 and is on-pace for 110 runs and 90 RBI, while swiping 10-15 stolen bases. If Bruce continues his torrid surge and Votto can start hitting for a bit more power, he could be No. 1.
4 (2). Albert Pujols, STL
- Sustained mediocre production, and Holliday is headed to the DL. Not. Looking. Good. I'd have a hard time even advising to buy-low at this point. Trending Downward.
Tier 2
5 (5). Prince Fielder, MIL
6 (6). Mark Teixeira, NYY
- Four home runs in his last seven games and is now on-pace for 48 for the season, though he is only hitting .257. Maybe last year's batting average wasn't an aberration. Trending Upward.
7 (7). Paul Konerko, CWS
Tier 3
8 (10). Eric Hosmer, KC
- Through 23 games and 103 at-bats, Hosmer has proven that he not only belongs in the majors but that he belongs in my top-10 1B. If we extrapolate his numbers so far out over 600 at-bats, he's on-pace to hit a ridiculous .291/73/30/102/12. You've officially arrived, kid. And I know what you're thinking, yes, I have Hosmer above Youkilis and Berkman. That's how much I believe in him. In-Depth Fantasy Profile With Projections and Analysis. Trending Upward.
9 (8). Kevin Youkilis, BOS
10 (11). Ryan Howard, PHI
- The additions of Utley and Brown help keep him afloat in the top-10.
11 (9). Lance Berkman, STL
- 5-for-22 over the last week with one RBI. I've been saying that he is going to slow down all season long. Trending Downward.
12 (12). Gaby Sanchez, FLA
- Proving himself to be a .300 hitter with 25 HR pop. This may be his ceiling, but I trust his counting stats to be there more than I do Billy Butlers because of the supporting cast— Hanley, Morrison and Stanton.
Tier 4
13 (13). Billy Butler, KC
- Might not be the 25-30 HR threat I believed him to be in the preseason, though he's still good for a .300 AVG and 15-25 home runs. Like Sanchez, without 25-plus HR power, this might be around his ceiling.
14 (18). Adam Lind, TOR
- He was on a torrid pace before he got hurt and he should be back for next week. Trending Upward.
15 (23). Howard Kendrick, ANA
- Like Lind, he was on a torrid pace before he landed on the DL and he should be back for next week. Trending Upward.
16 (24). Mark Trumbo, ANA
- Two home runs and a stolen base in his last four and is now on-pace for 27 HR and 13 SB. Trending Upward.
17 (20). Carlos Santana, CLE
- Starting to hit. A-watch-out-now! Trending Upward.
18 (19). Michael Young, TEX
- Hitting for negative power.
19 (20). Justin Morneau, MIN
20 (27). Alex Gordon, KC
- Two home runs in the last seven games puts him on-pace for .284/106/20/88/14. Trending Upward.
21 (15). Justin Smoak, SEA
22 (16). Mitch Moreland, TEX
23 (14). Adam Dunn, CWS
- 71 K's and five home runs. Ouch. Trending Downward.
Tier 5
24 (31). Mike Napoli, TEX
- Four home runs in his last seven games, now on-pace for 30 HR. Trending Upward.
25 (30). Brett Wallace, HOU
26 (29). Matt LaPorta, CLE
27 (32). Freddie Freeman, ATL
28 (22). Ike Davis, NYM
- Another setback while on the DL Ugh.com. Trending Downward.
Tier 6
29 (25). Aubrey Huff, SF
30 (26). Todd Helton, COL
- I believe in the batting average; don't believe in the power.
31 (28). Carlos Lee, HOU
32 (33). Michael Cuddyer, MIN
Tier 7
33 (32). Garrett Jones, PIT
34 (33). James Loney, LAD
35 (34). Carlos Pena, CHC
35a (35). Derrek Lee, BAL
