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Wednesday, March 20
Updated: March 29, 3:50 PM ET
 
CF rankings: Williams, Griffey on top

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ESPN.com's American and National League center fielder rankings, based on a player's projected value to his team, including offense, defense and durability, with last year's preseason ranking:

  • Fantasy Rankings


    Bernie Williams Ken Griffey Jr.
    Bernie Williams Ken Griffey


    American League
    National League
    Player '01 rank Player '01 rank
    1. Bernie Williams, Yankees 1 1. Ken Griffey Jr., Reds 1
    2. Mike Cameron, Mariners 4 2. Lance Berkman, Astros 8 (LF)
    3. Carlos Beltran, Royals 11 3. Jim Edmonds, Cardinals 3
    4. Torii Hunter, Twins 10 4. Andruw Jones, Braves 2
    5. Johnny Damon, Red Sox 1 (LF) 5. Preston Wilson, Marlins 6
    6. Darin Erstad, Angels 2 6. Mark Kotsay, Padres 9 (LF)
    7. Terrence Long, A's 8 7. Juan Pierre, Rockies 15
    8. Carl Everett, Rangers 3 8. Steve Finley, D-backs 5
    9. Chris Singleton, Orioles NR 9. Jay Payton, Mets 7
    10. Kenny Lofton, White Sox 6 10. Doug Glanville, Phillies 11
    11. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays NR 11. Roosevelt Brown/Corey Patterson, Cubs NR
    12. Jose Macias, Tigers NR 12. J. Hammonds, Brewers 8
    13. Milton Bradley, Indians NR 13. Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Giants NR
    14. Jason Tyner, Devil Rays NR 14. Dave Roberts, Dodgers 14

    15. Adrian Brown, Pirates 9

    16. Peter Bergeron, Expos 13





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