Nico Hoerner
24-Year-Old
10-Day IL
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 6/24/2021
2021 Stats
AVG
.338
HR
0
RBI
9
R
9
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Hoerner acquitted himself quite well in 2019, as his .282/.305/.436 line in 20 games at the MLB level was quite impressive for someone who played in just 89 career minor-league games. He wasn't able to carry that level of success into his second season, however, looking overmatched en route to a .222/.312/.259 slash line with zero homers. He'll still be 23 on Opening Day and was only just drafted in 2018, so it's not as if we should give up on him at this stage. He'll also seemingly get the playing time necessary to keep developing, with the Cubs selling off pieces. There are some red flags, however, particularly pertaining to the notion of fantasy upside. His contact simply isn't nearly good enough, as his career 1.3% barrel rate and 2.2 degree launch angle demonstrate. His defensive versatility and youth will get him playing time, while his contact skill and modest speed are the top selling points in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
Taking part in light activities
Hoerner (hamstring) played catch and took some swings off a tee Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list May 26 with a strained left hamstring, and Tuesday's light activities are a significant step in the right direction for his rehab. Hoerner remains without a clear timeline to return, and he'll likely require a rehab assignment before being activated.
The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list May 26 with a strained left hamstring, and Tuesday's light activities are a significant step in the right direction for his rehab. Hoerner remains without a clear timeline to return, and he'll likely require a rehab assignment before being activated.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2019
+1%
OPS vs RHP
2021
+16%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2019vs Left | .701 | 75 | 1 | 12 | .277 | ||||
| Since 2019vs Right | .705 | 212 | 2 | 27 | .276 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | .750 | 25 | 0 | 4 | .300 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | .870 | 59 | 0 | 5 | .352 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2019
+16%
OPS at Home
2021
+46%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2019Home | .758 | 136 | 3 | 17 | .273 | ||||
| Since 2019Away | .655 | 144 | 0 | 22 | .282 | ||||
| 2021Home | 1.059 | 29 | 0 | 4 | .417 | ||||
| 2021Away | .725 | 55 | 0 | 5 | .300 | ||||
| 2020Home | .619 | 64 | 0 | 5 | .218 | ||||
| 2020Away | .524 | 50 | 0 | 8 | .244 | ||||
| 2019Home | .755 | 43 | 3 | 8 | .262 | ||||
| 2019Away | .722 | 39 | 0 | 9 | .306 | ||||
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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
0.75BB Rate
10.7%K Rate
14.3%BABIP
.397ISO
.095AVG
.338OBP
.405SLG
.432OPS
.837wOBA
.363Exit Velocity
81.8 mphHard Hit Rate
25.4%Barrels/PA
2.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2020
2019
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.
More Fantasy News
Heads to injured list
Hoerner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Managing strained hamstring
Hoerner was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after leaving Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Removed with injury
Hoerner was removed from Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh with an apparent left hamstring injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
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Scores three runs
Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Cubs.
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On bench Saturday
Hoerner is not in the lineup for Saturday's game in Detroit.
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