2011 Fantasy Baseball Power Rankings: The Top 20 Outfielders

With so many potentially great outfielders out there, it is extremely hard to rank the top 20.

One obviously has to look at statistics from previous years, but you also have to take into consideration the fact that there are always a few players who have breakout years like Jason Heyward and Jose Bautista from last season.

I wasn't bold enough to make any such predictions for this year, because it's simply too difficult to do.

20. Nick Swisher, Yankees

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CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Outfielder Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees talks with fans during batting practice against the Philadelphia Phillies February 27, 2011 at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty

Career Stats (seven seasons): .252 BA, 162 HR, 495 RBI, 528 R, 8 SB

2010 Stats: .288 BA, 29 HR, 89 RBI, 91 R, 1 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .271 BA, 26 HR, 74 RBI, 78 R, 3 SB

19. Aubrey Huff, Giants

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Aubrey Huff #17 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Chicago Cubs during the spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium on March 1, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Career Stats (11 Seasons): .283 BA, 229 HR, 838 RBI, 754 R, 32 SB

2010 Stats: .290 BA, 26 HR, 86 RBI, 100 R, 7 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .287 BA, 22 HR, 84 RBI, 90 R, 8 SB

18. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks

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PHOENIX - AUGUST 04: Justin Upton #24 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on August 4, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Pete

Career Stats (four seasons): .272 BA, 60 HR, 208 RBI, 226 R, 41 SB

2010 Stats: .273 BA, 17 HR, 69 RBI, 73 R, 18 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .289 BA, 24 HR, 78 RBI, 93 R, 27 SB

17. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 06: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates safely steals second base as the ball is thrown past Omar Infante #4 of the Atlanta Braves during the game on September 6, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by

Career Stats (two seasons): .286 BA, 28 HR, 110 RBI, 168 R, 55 SB

2010 Stats: .286 BA, 16 HR, 56 RBI, 94 R, 33 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .302 BA, 20 HR, 65 RBI, 108 R, 41 SB

16. Hunter Pence, Astros

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HOUSTON - AUGUST 30: Hunter Pence #9 of the Houston Astros smiles as he walks back to the dugout after striking out swinging against the St. Louis Cardinals at Minute Maid Park on August 30, 2010 in Houston, Texas. The Astros beat the Cardinals 3-0. (Ph

Career Stats (four seasons): .287 BA, 92 HR, 315 RBI, 304 R, 54 SB

2010 Stats: .282 BA, 25 HR, 91 RBI, 93 R, 18 SB

My projected 2011 Stats: .280 BA, 23 HR, 88 RBI, 90 R, 19 SB

15. Corey Hart, Brewers

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Corey Hart #1 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs in a home run in the sixth inning against the New York Mets on September 28, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Andrew Bu

Career Stats (six seasons): .275 BA, 98 HR, 362 RBI, 358 R, 71 SB

2010 Stats: .283 BA, 31 HR, 102 RBI, 91 R, 7 SB

My projected 2011 Stats: .280 BA, 28 HR, 86 RBI, 90 R, 11 SB

14. Chris Young, Diamondbacks

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Chris Young #24 of the Arizona Diamondbacks swings his bat against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields on February 26, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona.. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Career Stats (five seasons): .241 BA, 98 HR, 296 RBI, 328 R, 82 SB

2010 Stats: .257 BA, 27 HR, 91 RBI, 94 R, 28 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .272 BA, 26 HR, 95 RBI, 99 R, 32 SB

13. Jason Heyward, Braves

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KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 01: Jason Heyward #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a 2nd inning double during a Spring Training game against the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium on March 1, 2011 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2010 Stats (rookie season): .277 BA, 18 HR, 72 RBI, 83 R, 11 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .292 BA, 25 HR, 84 RBI, 80 R, 16 SB

12. Delmon Young, Twins

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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 06: Delmon Young #21 of the Minnesota Twins hits a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 6, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jac

Career Stats (five seasons): .292 BA, 59 HR, 344 RBI, 288 R, 33 SB

2010 Stats: .298 BA, 21 HR, 112 RBI, 77 R, 5 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .290 BA, 26 HR, 109 RBI, 82 R, 8 SB

11. Nelson Cruz, Rangers

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SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 02: Nelson Cruz #17 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Career Stats (six seasons): .273 BA, 77 HR, 236 RBI, 205 R, 43 SB

2010 Stats: .318 BA, 22 HR, 78 RBI, 60 R, 17 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .304 BA, 29 HR, 102 RBI, 88 R, 22 SB

10. Jayson Werth, Nationals

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VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait during Spring Training Photo Day at Space Coast Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Career Stats (eight seasons): .272 BA, 120 HR, 406 RBI, 433 R, 77 SB

2010 Stats: .296 BA, 27 HR, 85 RBI, 106 R, 13 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .291 BA, 25 HR, 84 RBI, 93 R, 17 SB

9. Alex Rios, White Sox

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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Alex Rios #51 of the Chicago White Sox makes a catch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training at Camelback Ranch on February 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Career Stats (seven seasons): .281 BA, 105 HR, 492 RBI, 551 R, 151 SB

2010 Stats: .284 BA, 21 HR, 88 RBI, 89 R, 34 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .289 BA, 22 HR, 94 RBI, 93 R, 31 SB

8. Shin-Soo Choo, Indians

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GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 11: Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Cleveland Indians catches a fly ball against the Seattle Mariners at Goodyear Ballpark on March 11, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Career Stats (six seasons): .297 BA, 59 HR, 270 RBI, 265 R, 52 SB

2010 Stats: .300 BA, 22 HR, 90 RBI, 81 R, 22 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .308 BA, 23 HR, 96 RBI, 92 R, 24 SB

7. Matt Kemp, Dodgers

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SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 12: Matt Kemp #27 of the the Los Angeles Dodgers dives into third base to steal during the first inning of the spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 12, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona.

Career Stats (five seasons): .285 BA, 89 HR, 331 RBI, 349 R, 104 SB

2010 Stats: .249 BA, 28 HR, 89 RBI, 82 R, 19 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .282 BA, 29 HR, 99 RBI, 87 R, 21 SB

6. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays

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TORONTO - SEPTEMBER 23: Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays jogs around the bases after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the game against the Seattle Mariners on September 23, 2010 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The B

Career Stats (seven seasons): .244 BA, 113 HR, 335 RBI, 350 R, 23 SB

2010 Stats: .260 BA, 54 HR, 124 RBI, 109 R, 9 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .256 BA, 42 HR, 105 RBI, 96 R, 6 SB

5. Matt Holliday, Cardinals

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 01: Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 1, 2011 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Career Stats (seven seasons): .317 BA, 180 HR, 695 RBI, 668 R, 89 SB

2010 Stats: .312 BA, 28 HR, 103 RBI, 95 R, 9 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .314 BA, 30 HR, 109 RBI, 102 R, 7 SB

4. Josh Hamilton, Rangers

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SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 02: Josh Hamilton #32 of the Texas Rangers runs to first base during the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Im

Career Stats (four seasons): .311 BA, 93 HR, 331 RBI, 288 R, 28 SB

2010 Stats: .359 BA, 32 HR, 100 RBI, 95 R, 8 SB

My projected 2011 Stats: .332 BA, 35 HR, 112 RBI, 101 R, 9 SB

3. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies swings during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields on February 26, 2011in Scottsdale, Arizona.. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Career Stats (three seasons): .299 BA, 51 HR, 172 RBI, 195 R, 46 SB

2010 Stats: .336 BA, 34 HR, 117 RBI, 111 R, 26 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .332 BA, 37 HR, 109 RBI, 116 R, 29 SB

2. Carl Crawford, Red Sox

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FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 14: Outfielder Carl Crawford #13 of the Boston Red Sox fouls off a pitch against the New York Yankees during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at City of Palms Park on March 14, 2011 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by J. Mer

Career Stats (nine seasons): .296 BA, 104 HR, 592 RBI, 765 R, 409 SB

2010 Stats: .307 BA, 19 HR, 90 RBI, 110 R, 47 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .319 BA, 26 HR, 102 RBI, 118 R, 57 SB

1. Ryan Braun, Brewers

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PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 03: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers warms up on deck during the spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at Maryvale Baseball Park on March 3, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Career Stats (four seasons): .307 BA, 128 HR, 420 RBI, 397 R, 63 SB

2010 Stats: .304 BA, 25 HR, 103 RBI, 101 R, 14 SB

My Projected 2011 Stats: .319 BA, 36 HR, 122 RBI, 119 R, 19 SB