With a full month now firmly in the books, we noticed some surprising names at the top of the hitter leader board.  Here’s a rundown of some of the more interesting developments.

Paul Konerko – 1^st HRs (12) MLB:  Konerko has always shown significant power during his career, but the 1 HR per 6.75 AB is off the charts.  He only has 24 RBI to show for it, so let’s hope the White Sox can eventually get the top of the lineup squared away.

Jorge Cantu – 3^rd RBI (25) MLB:  Cantu’s 25 RBI through April has certainly given fantasy owners a nice jolt to kick off the year.  It’s a difficult pace to maintain for the rest of the season, but he’s proven the ability to drive in runs in the past (95 in 2008 and 100 in 2009).

Kelly Johnson – 2^nd HR (9) NL:  Johnson is enjoying a nice little renaissance in the desert.  He’s been leading off and will have plenty of opportunity with such a dangerous lineup behind him.  Johnson’s 9 dingers makes him well above pace to break his previous career-high (16).

Ty Wiggington – 3^rd HR (8) AL:  Wiggington has consistently displayed 20-HR pop in the past, but 8 through the April are way ahead of schedule.  Regardless, he qualifies for multiple positions in most leagues, which gives his owners plenty of flexibility to keep him in the lineup.

Chase Headley – 3^rd SB (8) NL:  Eight stolen bases are a nice surprise, especially since he stole 10 in 543 ABs last year.  Considering he only has 1 HR and 8 RBI, his steal totals and .327 AVE are the main qualities that make him worth owning.

Ryan Theriot – 1^st Hits (39) NL:  After a slow start that saw Theriot’s average drop to .222 on April 19, he’s turned it on to lead the National League with 39 hits.  He’s been a fine starter at a weak position and an invaluable stopgap for those owners who lost Jimmy Rollins.