Everyone is searching for the "sleeper" pick that can win their league, and it's true--sleepers and free agent pickups often do make enough of a difference to win fantasy titles. That's what I'm here for. Here are some outfielders currently being drafted outside the Top 200, who can really provide a spark to your team with your last pick.
Marlon Byrd, Cincinnati Reds (ADP--226, Other positions: none)
Year after year Byrd is overlooked, and he keeps on delivering the goods. He has hit 24 and 25 home runs respectively for the past two seasons, and racked up at least 85 RBI to boot. His batting average shouldn't dip below .250-.260, so in Roto formats Byrd's power is welcome. He will be in another great hitter's park in Cincinnati as well, so enjoy the pop. In points leagues he's not as valuable because of his strikeouts though, so keep format in mind.
Austin Jackson, Seattle Mariners (ADP-235, Other positions: none)
Jackson has failed to live up to his lofty billing as a hotshot Yankees prospect, but he's a bit of a mystery year to year. Sometimes he flashes power, while last season was a 20-steal campaign. Throughout his career though, he's had a knack for scoring runs. That category isn't flashy, but it is an underrated factor in rankings. Seattle added the AL home run leader from last season, and he's backing up Robinson Cano, one of MLB's premier hitters. If Jackson can keep his average high enough to remain in the leadoff spot, he could threaten 100 runs again.
Michael Morse, Miami Marlins (ADP-263, Other positions: 1B)
Morse is eligible to play two positions, and if healthy has enough power to be a legitimate starter in either role. Injuries have always been the major issue for him; in 2011 Morse put together a .303, 31-home run season for the Washington Nationals in 146 games, but he's never played more than 131 games before or since. Miami isn't a great ballpark for him, but Morse's power is such that he can knock the ball out of any park. Take the gamble, and enjoy his production for however long it lasts.
Dalton Pompey, Toronto Blue Jays (ADP-295, Other positions: none)
Pompey is not a familiar name, but he's produced at a very high level in the high minors last year, coming up from High-A ball to a short MLB stint. Pompey showed the ability to put the bat on the ball, and has posted excellent stolen base totals. That will be his value to your fantasy team this year, provided he can hold onto the center field job. Runs will be limited out of the No. 9 hole as will RBI, but if you don't feel like burning a high pick on Billy Hamilton here are some cheap SBs.
Garrett Jones, New York Yankees (ADP-459, Other positions: 1B)
Playing time will determine Jones' value. Rosterresource.com has him slotted in as the regular DH, but the $25 million or so owed to Alex Rodriguez may become a factor. He's hit 15 home runs in back-to-back campaigns with the Pirates and Marlins, but the Yankees' short right field porch, conducive to left-handed power, should push him closer to 20 or even 25.
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