Nico Hoerner
23-Year-Old
2019 Stats
AVG
.282
HR
3
RBI
17
R
13
SB
0
2020 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
Could benefit from compacted season
Hoerner could land himself a role in the majors and regular playing time whenever the regular season is able to begin, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
Before play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Hoerner was likely looking at starting the year at Triple-A Iowa to get more regular playing time. However, if rosters are expanded and the schedule gets compacted as expected, the 22-year-old might stick in the majors from the start. The thinking is that with fewer off days, teams will need to rotate players more, and that could get Hoerner the requisite at-bats at the MLB level. He certainly looked the part of a big-league player when he made his debut last season, posting a .282 batting average and three home runs in 20 games.
Before play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Hoerner was likely looking at starting the year at Triple-A Iowa to get more regular playing time. However, if rosters are expanded and the schedule gets compacted as expected, the 22-year-old might stick in the majors from the start. The thinking is that with fewer off days, teams will need to rotate players more, and that could get Hoerner the requisite at-bats at the MLB level. He certainly looked the part of a big-league player when he made his debut last season, posting a .282 batting average and three home runs in 20 games.
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2019
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2017
+9%
OPS vs LHP
2019
+9%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2017vs Left | .795 | 12 | 1 | 5 | .273 | ||||
| Since 2017vs Right | .732 | 70 | 2 | 12 | .284 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 2017vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2017
+5%
OPS at Home
2019
+5%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2017Home | .755 | 43 | 3 | 8 | .262 | ||||
| Since 2017Away | .722 | 39 | 0 | 9 | .306 | ||||
| 2019Home | .755 | 43 | 3 | 8 | .262 | ||||
| 2019Away | .722 | 39 | 0 | 9 | .306 | ||||
| 2018Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2018Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017Away | 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
0.27BB Rate
3.7%K Rate
13.4%BABIP
.292ISO
.154AVG
.282OBP
.305SLG
.436OPS
.741wOBA
.317Exit Velocity
85.6 mphHard Hit Rate
26.5%Barrels/PA
0.0%Prospect Rankings History
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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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Three-hit game Tuesday
Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.
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Could start season in minors
Hoerner could begin the year with Triple-A Iowa, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Records two hits in win
Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.
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Heads to bench
Hoerner is not in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.
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Drives in two in loss
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-2 loss to the Pirates.
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