19. Russell Martin, C, Los Angeles Dodgers
One of the top young catchers in the game, Martin hit 10 homers in 415 at bats last season. He also displayed one of the rarer skills for a catcher to have by stealing 10 bases. This year Martin has nearly the same number of walks and strikeouts, along with a .308 EqA and a 2.8 WARP. Martin has nearly a .400 OBP, which means he should probably be hitting leadoff instead of Rafael Furcal or the godawful Juan Pierre. Martin should be one of the young centerpieces of this Dodgers lineup for at least the next five years, and possibly longer, as he shouldn't have to move from behind the plate
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