Micah Johnson (2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Draft Target Late

OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: One of the hottest prospects in baseball, Micah Johnson’s sterling spring training has him positioned to open the season as the White Sox starting second baseman. His .455 batting average was trailing only Mike Trout’s .486 mark as of a few days ago (Trout's not human so it’s okay), and he still sits at a very respectable .339 average over 59 ABs. The blazing speed (84 stolen bases across three levels in 2013) is real, but questions still remain about Johnson’s abilities as a hitter. He also had trouble staying healthy, missing a chunk of time with a hamstring injury last season.

The potential for monster stolen base totals is there, but it’s hard not to overlook the risks associated with his overall profile. Considering that it costs virtually nothing to acquire him, and he plays at a thin 2B position, Johnson is a worthy gamble for fantasy owners who crave the fast and the furious types. Especially for owners in deeper leagues, or those who play with a middle infield slot, grab Johnson off the waiver wire or target him in the later rounds of your drafts.