Young players are what makes the game of baseball exciting to a fan. Finding young sleepers is what makes fantasy baseball exciting to a fan. This segment features five young, talented players that have a chance to build upon the numbers that they've already earned, and will list sleepers on a weekly basis. There is no certainty that any of the listed players will post the numbers I predicted; the numbers are how I personally feel each player is capable of producing, especially against the competition they'll face. You've had your warning, but the sleepers listed below are in prime positions to put up good numbers. Keep an eye on them.

Conor Jackson (1B - Arizona Diamondbacks) - Jackson has everything you look for when it comes to a productive player. He can hit for power, he can hit for average, and he can get on base a lot. He worked his butt off (literally) this off-season and managed to get his body fat down to just seven percent. He toned up, dropped the useless weight, and is in fantastic shape. Add in the fact that he's the number four hitter in a very talented lineup and Conor Jackson has a chance to break out in a huge way. He's already producing some solid numbers, but he could be a fantasy stud. After all, the lower body fat did wonders for Alex Rodriguez. I do not believe Conor Jackson will be on the same level as A-Rod, but I think he could become a very solid player. I project him to be very solid against both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies, with a stat line that reads as follows: 9/25, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 7 RBI, and a .360 AVG. He will get to tee off against pitchers such as: Esteban Loaiza, Chad Billingsly, Hiroki Kuroda, and the lackluster rotation of the Rockies. Jackson has a very good chance of putting up good numbers this week, especially since his upper-respiratory infection should be 100% gone.

Nate McLouth (CF - Pittsburgh Pirates) - McLouth is currently on fire. He could keep this pace up and wind up being an incredibly valuable player. He reminds me of this year's Hunter Pence. However, he could even put up bigger numbers than Pence did, especially because he'll get to face a shaky Cubs rotation with pitchers such as: Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster, and Rich Hill. After that he gets to go after the Cincinnati Reds' rotation, which could be tough. However, McLouth is on such a tear that it seems like he could hit off of anyone at this point. I project his stat line for the week to read as follow: 10/34, 3 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 stolen bases, and a .294 AVG. He's a very talented player and could have another big week. He's one of this year's biggest breakout candidates and has already gotten off to a great start.

Justin Germano (SP - San Diego Padres) - Germano's first start was good, although he didn't feel particularly sharp. He had movement, but his overall control was a bit shaky. He has a very good chance to build on his numbers from his previous start. He was able to go six innings and only allowed an unearned run, and fanned three. The most important reason for probable success in his next start is that he'll be facing the San Francisco Giants. They are off to a horrible start this season. Their best hitter is the fearsome Aaron Rowand. There are not many players who threaten Germano on the offensive side of the ball; therefore he could wind up with good numbers. Plus, he'll be facing Jonathan Sanchez which gives him a good chance for a win. Sanchez has great potential, but he is seems more destined to be a reliever in this league. I project Germano's stat line to read as follows: 1 win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 hits, 3 BB, 4 K, 3.86 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.14. He could be a nice pickup, especially if you're in need of a win. After all, he is only facing the San Francisco Giants.

Dustin McGowan (SP - Toronto Blue Jays) - McGowan had a great start to the season. He allowed seven base runners, yet he only allowed two of them to score. What's more impressive is that he did it against the Yankees, plus he was also sick. He is a very impressive young pitcher and has the potential to do well, especially with the Blue Jays having a very solid offensive team. His next start will be against the Oakland A's and he'll face a good chance for a win against their sluggish offense. I project his stat line for the week to read as follows: 1 win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 hits, 4 BB, 6 K, 1.50 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.33. He had great stuff in his last start and the A's should offer him an easy win this week.

Phil Hughes (SP - New York Yankees) - Hughes had a nice duel with McGowan last week. Each pitched extremely well and shut the opposing offenses down. Hughes could be a risky start this week, as he'll be facing the Kansas City Royals and possibly the Boston Red Sox. Hughes hasn't been particularly good against the Royals, plus the Red Sox have a very tough lineup. However, Hughes is coming along quite nicely and he could be a surprise to get a win or two, especially if the Yankees' offense starts clicking like it's certainly capable of. If he can pitch to his potential, and keep the Red Sox off balance since they've never seen him, then he could possibly put up a stat line for the week that is as follows: 2 wins, 14 IP, 6 ER, 12 hits, 5 BB, 13 K, 3.86 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.21. There is a very good chance that he won't live up to my projection, especially against the Boston Red Sox, but he has a potent offense behind him, and he's a very polished young pitcher. He's more of a risky pick, doesn't have the easiest of schedules in front of him, but with big risks come big rewards. This is Hughes' chance to open eyes around the league.