In a fantasy baseball draft or auction, it is helpful to use average draft position reports along with tiered rankings in order to make sure you get a player you want from each group before there is a statistical drop off.

Here is a look at the 2010 fantasy baseball tiers for first base.

Tier 1:  rounds 1-2

1.  Albert Pujols
2.  Ryan Howard
3.  Mark Teixeira
4.  Prince Fielder
5.  Miguel Cabrera

Tier 2: rounds 3-4

6.   Kevin Youkilis
7.   Justin Morneau
8.   Joey Votto
9.   Adrian Gonzalez
10. Kendry Morales

Tier 3:  rounds 5-6

11. Lance Berkan
12. Derrek Lee
13. Billy Butler
14. Carlos Pena

Tier 4:  rounds 10-14

15. James Loney
16.  Adam LaRoche
17.  Paul Konerko
18.  Chris Davis
19.  Todd Helton

Tier 5:  bottom of the barrel time

20.  Aubrey Huff
21.  Nick Johnson
22.  Daniel Murphy
23.  Hank Blalock
24.  Lyle Overbay
25.  Casey Kotchman
26.  Gaby Sanchez