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Fantasy Baseball Catcher Preview: Don't waste an early round draft pick — waiting will pay off

Don't do it, people.

Do. Not. Do it.

Someone in your league is going to decide that spending an early draft pick on a catcher gives them an overwhelming edge at a talent-scarce spot. That person is gonna pull the trigger on J.T. Realmuto in the fifth round, then immediately take a victory lap in draft chat. Another manager might just take Gary Sanchez a few picks later. And those two are, without question, terrific players.

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But here's the thing: Only one catcher over the past decade has actually produced a top-50 overall seasonal finish.