When it comes to drafting rookies in fantasy baseball, you are relying much more on hype than on past accomplishments. Sure, it helps to have a site like Sportsnet.ca, one of the few major sports sites that offer Minor League statistics with the player profiles. Nonetheless, the Minor Leagues are stacked with pitchers throwing in the low 90s without the wicked curveballs and sliders found in the Majors. In other words, there will be some heroes in the Minors who translate into zeroes in the Majors. While David Price, Tommy Hanson, and Matt Wieters are still roaming the farm, here is a look at the top fantasy newcomers this season in the Big Leagues.

1) Emilio Bonifacio, 3B, Marlins

Currently the fourth best fantasy player in the Major Leagues, Emilio Bonifacio has been a rookie sensation for the Marlins. Though few outside of Miami ever heard of the speedster, the Marlins thought enough of him that they sent Jorge Cantu across the diamond to make room for Bonifacio at the hot corner. With a dozen runs and four steals through the first nine games, Bonifacio is putting up Jose Reyes-type production. Believe it or not, it may be time to sell high. Bonifacio compares more to Luis Castillo when it comes to power and to make matters worse, the 24-year old strikes out at an alarming rate. If he can finish the season with an average north of .270, I'd consider it a success.

2) Travis Snider, OF, Blue Jays

The gem of the Blue Jays farm system, Travis Snider, is smashing in the Major Leagues. Just 21-years-old, the 2006 first round pick has already blasted three home runs through the first eight games of the season. The good news is that the power is legit. The lone concern is whether Snider will be able to continue to make contact at the top level. The lefty slugger should be a safe bet for 25 home runs and 85-plus RBI, which should be enough to win the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

3) Elvis Andrus, SS, Rangers

With a history of being a light-swinging speedster, rookie Elvis Andrus was inserted in the final spot of the Rangers batting lineup. Andrus looks more like a second leadoff hitter, as his ability to get on base has resulted in 10 runs through seven games. The greatest surprise is that three of Andrus' seven hits have been of the extra base variety, including a double, triple, and home run. While the power likely won't last, his speed will likely soon pick up. Twenty-five steals with 90 runs is realistic for the 20-year old phenom.

4) Dexter Fowler, OF, Rockies

Dexter Fowler is forcing himself in the lineup because of his red-hot start this season. In just six games played, Fowler has already hit two homeruns and driven in four RBI. The best part of Fowler's game is that his power is supposed to be the most undeveloped part of his game. Fowler has a reputation as a speedster and is already a perfect one-for-one on the basepaths this season. If he continues to rake, Fowler will force Ryan Spilborghs to the bench and enjoy the centerfielder position all to himself.

5) Andrew Bailey, RP, A's

Despite a litany of young and talented rookies in the starting rotation, the most impressive Oakland A's rookie thus far has been middle reliever Andrew Bailey. The 6'3 right-hander never impressed much in the Minor Leagues, most recently brandishing a 5-9 record and 4.32 ERA at Double A last season. Somehow, all has changed at the Major League level as he has yet to allow an earned run through 6.1 innings. Though Bailey appears to be a power pitcher with a 7:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio, his strikeout rate will slide once the Major Leaguers have a scouting report on the 24-year old. This is an obvious case of beginner's luck.

6) Ronald Belisario, RP, Dodgers

Fantasy managers are curious about Ronald Belisario, the Dodgers right-hander who has 10 strikeouts in 7.2 innings. The long-time Minor Leaguer never surpassed Double-A prior to this season. In fact, last season Belisario struck out just 36 batters in 57 innings with Altoona, a Double A affiliate. The former starter has been converted to a reliever in recent years, and last year compiled nine saves in the Minor Leagues. Never a strikeout artist, you can chalk up Belisario's hot start to the opposition's unfamiliarity with his pitching. For now, consider Belisario a middle reliever with plenty to prove, however, if the hot start is legit and Jonathan Broxton implodes or gets injured, Belisario is climbing the depth chart for the closer's role.