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Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 Catchers for 2019

By Jason Evans

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 29: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 29: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 14: Francisco Cervelli #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the interleague game against the Minnesota Twins on August 14, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Pirates 5-2. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

9. Francisco Cervelli, Pittsburgh Pirates

2018: 104 games: .259/.378/.431 12 homers 57 RBI

2019 projection: 91 games: .256/.357/.383 seven homers 38 RBI

Francisco Cervelli checks in at number nine on our list for catchers for fantasy baseball in 2019. Cervelli battled some injuries in 2018, but managed to post career highs in homers and RBI with an OPS+ of 123 (league average is 100). His WRC+ of 125 tied him was Yasmani Grandal and was only behind J.T. Realmuto and Wilson Ramos at the position.

His walk rate of 12.6% was sixth among catchers in 2018 and he led all catchers in OBP in 2018.

You’re not going to get a ton of power from Cervelli. If you’re looking for that out of your catcher spot in fantasy baseball this year, you have other options you can to, guys who aren’t on this list. However, if you are looking for someone who’s going to get on-base, drive in some runs for you and be pretty consistent when he plays, I would target Cervelli. You’re not going to have spend a premium pick to get him either, which is another advantage. Just be aware that he’s likely to be hurt at some point, so make sure you plan for that on your fantasy team at some point during the season.

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