3. Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
2018 stats- 105 games .284/.359/.382 five homers 41 RBI
2019 steamer- 121 games .287/.364/.427 12 homers 59 RBI
Posey’s 2018 ended early thanks to hip surgery and the crash of the San Francisco Giants, but when healthy, Posey is one of the best in the game behind the plate and has been one of the best catchers to have in fantasy baseball for years.
There are definitely questions for Posey’s supporting cast. The Giants outfield as currently constituted is Chris Shaw, Steven Duggar and Austin Slater. All young and with questions, not to mention Joe Panik looking to rebound.
Over the past three years, Posey is third in WRC+, tied for first in average, first in OBP, fifth in RBI, and second in runs.
Posey has dealt with some injuries over the past couple of seasons between the hip and a concussion and will more than likely see more and more time at first base, especially with top prospect Joey Bart on his way. I would have no problem ending up with Posey as my fantasy baseball catcher in 2019, but I want to see how he’s moving during spring training before I take the plunge.