Few catchers can be counted upon to provide above average gains in multiple fantasy categories, but Miguel Montero is one of them. Despite the fact that his xBAs over the last three seasons haven’t topped .277, he’s been able to consistently outperform them to the tune of a .282 average during that span. Perhaps, like Matt Cain and FIP, Montero is one of the outliers that just don’t quite fit projection systems. Either way, he should provide a solid average, high teens in homers and at least 80 RBI as the cleanup hitter for the Diamondbacks. With Victor Martinez out for the season, good catchers are worth more than they were a few short weeks ago.
Best case scenario: Brian McCann (ATL)
Similar players: Alex Avila (DET), Matt Wieters (BAL), Logan Morrison (MIA)
Worst case scenario: John Buck (MIA)
Strengths
Lineup slot, balance, power vs. RHP. Montero bats fourth for a pretty good lineup. Justin Upton is one of the game’s bright young stars and Stephen Drew...
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