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With the Major League Baseball season right around the corner, it's time to begin mulling over options for a solid fantasy baseball 2012 roster.

Just like on a real team, the catcher is not only expected to be an important piece of the puzzle on the defensive side, but should also carry his weight as a hitter.

Most draft kits are a pretty good place for any fantasy owner to begin a wish list of possible players, but they are mostly based on last season's statistics, making them an inexact science. As we all know, a player's numbers can often be vastly different from year to year.

Get a leg up on your buddies for fantasy baseball this season by making sure you have a solid man behind the plate.