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2016 Fantasy Baseball: 5 Catchers Who Were Busts

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There aren’t many superstars at the catcher position in fantasy baseball. There are one or two elite options and the rest of the field tends to blend together. However, there are still some mid-level options to steer clear of. So to help you avoid making a mistake this spring, avoid these five catchers.

5. Derek Norris, San Diego Padres

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Norris was a popular sleeper pick last spring after San Diego revamped their offense, but the backstop seriously disappointed. He posted a meager .246 average to go along with only 13 longballs and 58 RBI. Norris won’t be worth a look inside the top-15.

Norris was a popular sleeper pick last spring after San Diego revamped their offense, but the backstop seriously disappointed. He posted a meager .246 average to go along with only 13 longballs and 58 RBI. Norris won’t be worth a look inside the top-15.

4. Russell Martin, Toronto Blue Jays

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Martin has become one of the most underrated backstops in fantasy. He has averaged 17.6 HRs over the past five seasons, including a career-high 23 in 2015. However, it is only a matter of time until Toronto starts limiting the 33-year-old's at-bats to save him for the postseason. I bet this is the year he plays in under 130 games and falls outside of the top-10 fantasy catchers.

Martin has become one of the most underrated backstops in fantasy. He has averaged 17.6 HRs over the past five seasons, including a career-high 23 in 2015. However, it is only a matter of time until Toronto starts limiting the 33-year-old's at-bats to save him for the postseason. I bet this is the year he plays in under 130 games and falls outside of the top-10 fantasy catchers.

3. Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals

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After three straight seasons with a .300 average and 10-plus HRs, Molina has now posted back-to-back subpar seasons. He hit only four homers in 2015 to go along with a miserable .270 batting average, which was his worst average since he hit .262 in 2010. Molina is no longer an elite fantasy catcher.

After three straight seasons with a .300 average and 10-plus HRs, Molina has now posted back-to-back subpar seasons. He hit only four homers in 2015 to go along with a miserable .270 batting average, which was his worst average since he hit .262 in 2010. Molina is no longer an elite fantasy catcher.

2. Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals

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Perez has been a rock behind the plate for the Royals. He was behind the plate in 150 games in 2014 and 142 games in 2015, including another 16 postseason games. Perez will likely see more days off this season, so expect to see a drop in numbers as a result.

Perez has been a rock behind the plate for the Royals. He was behind the plate in 150 games in 2014 and 142 games in 2015, including another 16 postseason games. Perez will likely see more days off this season, so expect to see a drop in numbers as a result.

1. Jonathan Lucroy, Milwaukee Brewers

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Lucroy has made a ton of noise this offseason about wanting to be traded. Unfortunately, he must start the season in the middle of a depleted Milwaukee lineup. Lucroy will likely be moved before the trade deadline, but the veteran simply won’t be worth the headache this fantasy season.

Lucroy has made a ton of noise this offseason about wanting to be traded. Unfortunately, he must start the season in the middle of a depleted Milwaukee lineup. Lucroy will likely be moved before the trade deadline, but the veteran simply won’t be worth the headache this fantasy season.

Adam McGill is a writer for RantSports.
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