Nico Hoerner
23-Year-Old
2020 Stats
AVG
.222
HR
0
RBI
13
R
19
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
Hoerner would have debuted in 2020 under normal circumstances, but he was the best option at shortstop in September when Javier Baez and Addison Russell got hurt, so he got the emergency callup with the Cubs fighting for a playoff spot. Including a 2018 stint in the Arizona Fall League, Hoerner only played 110 games before reaching the majors, yet he hit .282 with a 13.4 K% and didn't look overmatched at all. He could end up with a plus hit tool, which will be important, as he doesn't have any other plus tools. Hoerner could develop 20-homer power and may chip in 8-10 steals, but the main selling point is that he could be a good enough hitter to bat second in a good lineup. His walk rate should improve as he gets more reps. Baez isn't going anywhere, but Hoerner could be his long-term double-play partner. In the short term, he may head to Triple-A for a couple months before joining the MLB roster for good. Read Past Outlooks
Not in Monday's lineup
Hoerner is not starting Monday against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Hoerner has just two hits in his last seven games, part of a season in which he's hitting a rather disappointing .232/.310/.273. Jason Kipnis starts ahead of him at second base for the second game in a row.
Hoerner has just two hits in his last seven games, part of a season in which he's hitting a rather disappointing .232/.310/.273. Jason Kipnis starts ahead of him at second base for the second game in a row.
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2020
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+5%
OPS vs LHP
2020
+15%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2018vs Left | .676 | 50 | 1 | 8 | .267 | ||||
| Since 2018vs Right | .641 | 153 | 2 | 22 | .246 | ||||
| 2020vs Left | .636 | 38 | 0 | 3 | .265 | ||||
| 2020vs Right | .555 | 83 | 0 | 10 | .211 | ||||
| 2019vs Left | .795 | 12 | 1 | 5 | .273 | ||||
| 2019vs Right | .732 | 70 | 2 | 12 | .284 | ||||
| 2018vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2018vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2018
+11%
OPS at Home
2020
+18%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2018Home | .680 | 107 | 3 | 13 | .237 | ||||
| Since 2018Away | .612 | 89 | 0 | 17 | .272 | ||||
| 2020Home | .619 | 64 | 0 | 5 | .218 | ||||
| 2020Away | .524 | 50 | 0 | 8 | .244 | ||||
| 2019Home | .755 | 43 | 3 | 8 | .262 | ||||
| 2019Away | .722 | 39 | 0 | 9 | .306 | ||||
| 2018Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2018Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nico Hoerner compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.50BB Rate
9.6%K Rate
19.2%BABIP
.279ISO
.037AVG
.222OBP
.312SLG
.259OPS
.571wOBA
.267Exit Velocity
80.7 mphHard Hit Rate
29.4%Barrels/PA
0.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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2019 Fantasy Outlook
Rarely does a hitter get sent to the Arizona Fall League the year he was drafted. Even rarer is the prospect who gets that assignment and performs as one of the league's best hitters. Hoerner finished his season by hitting .337/.362/.506 in 89 AFL at-bats, but let's go back at the beginning. The Cubs selected the Stanford shortstop with the No. 24 pick in the draft -- potentially this regime's best pick since Kris Bryant in 2013. Hoerner may not stick at shortstop, but unlike recent first-round picks Kyle Schwarber and Ian Happ, making consistent contact shouldn't be a problem. Hoerner produced with a wood bat in the Northwoods and Cap Cod leagues, and that success carried over across brief stops at three levels before an elbow injury ended his regular season, prompting the AFL assignment. If he maxes out, Hoerner will be a plus hitter with plus speed and 15-homer pop. He should be one of the first 2018 draftees to reach the majors.
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Sitting Sunday
Hoerner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
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Plates three runs
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and three RBI in a victory versus Cincinnati on Thursday.
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Starting first game
Hoerner is starting at second base and batting ninth in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
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Draws another start
Hoerner will start at second base and will bat ninth Wednesday against the Pirates.
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Records three hits Wednesday
Hoerner went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers.
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