Catching up with Nico Hoerner, the glue guy who holds the...
There’s no better representative of what this club aspires to be than Hoerner: playing with speed, instincts, style and intelligence.
What’s Happening
Here’s the thing: There’s no better representative of what this club aspires to be than Hoerner: playing with speed, instincts, style and intelligence.
— Nico Hoerner isn’t the biggest name or the brightest star in the Chicago Cubs’ clubhouse. But in many ways, there’s no better representative of what this club aspires to be: playing with speed, instincts, style and intelligence. (let that sink in)
The old-school elements of Hoerner’s game include the contact skills to hit close to .
The Details
300, a disappearing talent, as well as the athleticism to provide Gold Glove defense at second base. He also understands the modern developments that made him a 6.
2 bWAR player last season, a rating that tied him with Juan Soto among the National League leaders.
Why This Matters
Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.
This is the kind of move that can define a season.
The Bottom Line
This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.
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