Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2012: Pedro Alvarez and Top Under-the-Radar Sluggers

Fantasy baseball champions swing for the fences with every single selection.

The difference between the champ and the owner in last place: late-round picks.  Here are four super sleeper sluggers who will give you more than enough bang for your buck.

4. Mat Gamel (3B, Milwaukee Brewers)

Gamel has yet to spend a full season in the big leagues, but don’t let that stop you from spending a late-round pick on the Brewer.  He isn’t a great contact hitter, but Gamel boasts the power to drive in plenty of runs for your team.

3. Pedro Alvarez (3B, Pittsburgh Pirates)

Alvarez is ready to blow up.  Last season, the Pirates third baseman only batted .191, so he’ll most likely drop further in your draft than he should.  Despite his struggles, his immense talent is through the roof, making him well worth the risk.

2. Chris Carter (1B, Oakland A’s)

Carter will play the role of designated hitter this season for the A’s and he’s sure to take off.  The only thing holding the 6’4”, 244-pound beast back is finding playing time.  If he can do that, the sky is the limit.

1. Jed Lowrie (SS, Houston Astros)

Injuries and playing in a crowded Boston Red Sox lineup have held Lowrie back.  If he can stay healthy, he really has a chance to take off with the Astros.  There aren’t an abundance of solid shortstops out there, but Lowrie has the potential to turn into a starter on your squad. 

David Daniels is a featured columnist at Bleacher Report and a syndicated writer.

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