2B 2012 Fantasy Rankings

2012 2B Fantasy Rankings According to Me.

Before I get into it, let me start by saying these rankings I base off of draft average, past production, but mostly off what I believe to be their 2012 production.  So some guys will be much higher and much lower on my lists than most.  I also tend to favor upside as I look for big breakouts.

1. Robinson Cano NYY – By far the best 2B in the game.  Hit 3^rd and for a great lineup.
2. Dustin Pedroia BOS – Pedroia is a model of consistency, had his freak injury but should be back strong.
3. Ian Kinsler TEX – 30/30 last year, if he can stay healthy (hard for him) he could repeat another 30/30.
4. Howie Kendrick LAA – 2B,1B,OF eligible hitting in front of Albert expect him to build on his ’11.
5. Dan Uggla ATL – The most powerful 2B in the game once he figured his swing out Post ASB he was on fire!
6. Brandon Phillips CIN – A lock for a combined 30+ HRs+SBs. Hit .300 last year but expect mid – high .280’s.
7. Ben Zobrist TB – Ian Kinsler lite in terms of power/speed combo.  Won’t kill your BA but won’t help it.
8. Michael Young TEX – Consistency is his main attraction. A run producer that’ll hit .300 with 15 – 20 HRs.
9. Dustin Ackley SEA – Has the upside to move up this chart, great on-base-ability and speed.
10. Neil Walker PIT – Hitting in the 4 hole he should get plenty of RBI
11. Rickie Weeks MIL – Ben Zobrist lite, just less run production.
12. Danny Espinosa WSH – Very similar to Rickie Weeks but comes at a much better value in terms of ADP.
13. Jemile Weeks OAK –  Younger brother of Rickie doesn’t have as much power but better for BA and SBs.
14. Jason Kipnis CLE – Came into the league hot last September, has upside but brings the sophomore risk.
15. Michael Cuddyer COL – Not as flashy of a name as Weeks, Espinosa, or Kipnis but a solid and safe choice.
16. Ryan Raburn DET – Potential to be in the top 3 in HRs for 2B. Can he finally produce for a full season?
17. Ryan Roberts ARZ – “The Tat Man” has power and speed but a BA killer and not much of a run producer.
18. Chase Utley PHI – Plans to get back mid to late April with knee troubles. Will he back to his old form?
19. Gordon Beckham CHW – Has risk but if it clicks for this once top prospect  a .278 18 HR season is do-able.
20. Aaron Hill ARZ – Can he get back to his 2009/2010 form after a bad 2011? He’s got power
21. Daniel Murphy NYM – Not a whole lot of power but should give solid BA.
22. Kelly Johnson TOR – Lack of upside drops him for me, but he is a safe and solid late round 2B.
23. Alexi Casilla MIN – A great sleeper if he can play every day top end he could muster a .285 28 SB season.
24. Omar Infante MIA – Should hit for good average in a solid lineup.
25. Jose Altuve HOU – Only 22 so he has quite the upside. Very good speed and solid contact ability.
26. Brian Roberts BAL – Will start the season with a short DL stint due to post concussion syndrome.
27. Ruben Tejada NYM – 2B/SS only 22 he already has 174 MLB games. Has good upside, speed, and contact.
28. Sean Rodriguez TB – 2B/SS beast in the minors who has just struggled in the bigs due for a breakout soon.
29. Mike Aviles BOS – 2B/3B the 9^th hitter in one of the best lineups. Mostly an AVG hitter.
30. Orlando Hudson SD – Had a down year last year but should bounce back.
31. Chris Getz KC – Another speedy 2B has Johnny Giavotella hot on his heels though.
32. Daniel Descalso STL – A young singles hitter who should see every day ABs.
33. Darwin Barney CHC – Doesn’t do anything special but he will play nearly every day.
34. Robert Andino BAL – I drop him because I full expect Ryan Flaherty to take his job mid season.
35. Eduardo Nunez NYY – Utility guy on an aging NYY team. If an injury happens he could shoot up this list.

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