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Injury Elbow
Est. Return 3/27/2025
2024 Stats
AVG
.273
HR
7
RBI
48
R
86
SB
31
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hoerner took hold of a starting job for the Cubs in 2022 and produced a .281/.327/.410 slash line with 10 homers, 20 steals, 55 RBI and 60 runs in 135 games, and he followed up with similar production last season. He moved from shortstop to second base in 2023 following the signing of Dansby Swanson and had nine long balls, 43 steals, 98 runs and 68 RBI with a .729 OPS across 150 contests. Those figures resulted in a 102 wRC+, and he was sixth in the league in stolen bases while being caught seven times. He hit 46.9 percent of his balls on the ground and didn't consistently make solid contact with a 1.7 percent barrel rate and 33.0 percent hard-hit rate, both of which rank near the bottom for qualified hitters. However, none of those figures are significantly different from the previous year, which indicates his production over the past two seasons is sustainable. Hoerner should provide a strong average with plenty of runs and stolen bases for fantasy managers again in 2024 with his high-contact, low-power approach, though he's unlikely to be a significant contributor in other categories. Read Past Outlooks
Undergoes flexor tendon surgery
Hoerner underwent surgery Oct. 11 to repair his right flexor tendon, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear when Hoerner suffered the injury, nor did the Cubs offer a timetable for his recovery. The second baseman should be ready to roll come Opening Day, although it's possible he'll be eased into things in spring training. Hoerner slashed .273/.335/.373 with seven home runs and 31 stolen bases over 151 games for the Cubs in 2024.
It's not clear when Hoerner suffered the injury, nor did the Cubs offer a timetable for his recovery. The second baseman should be ready to roll come Opening Day, although it's possible he'll be eased into things in spring training. Hoerner slashed .273/.335/.373 with seven home runs and 31 stolen bases over 151 games for the Cubs in 2024.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+8%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+17%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .769 | 450 | 5 | 46 | .309 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .709 | 1396 | 21 | 125 | .269 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .799 | 138 | 2 | 12 | .328 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .683 | 503 | 5 | 36 | .258 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .756 | 180 | 1 | 18 | .306 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .719 | 508 | 8 | 50 | .274 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .754 | 132 | 2 | 16 | .294 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .730 | 385 | 8 | 39 | .276 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS at Home
2024
+21%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .732 | 923 | 11 | 88 | .288 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .716 | 923 | 15 | 83 | .270 | ||||
| 2024Home | .640 | 312 | 1 | 16 | .260 | ||||
| 2024Away | .775 | 329 | 6 | 32 | .287 | ||||
| 2023Home | .765 | 356 | 6 | 40 | .291 | ||||
| 2023Away | .691 | 332 | 3 | 28 | .274 | ||||
| 2022Home | .800 | 255 | 4 | 32 | .318 | ||||
| 2022Away | .674 | 262 | 6 | 23 | .244 | ||||
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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
0.67BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
10.3%BABIP
.297ISO
.100AVG
.273OBP
.335SLG
.373OPS
.708wOBA
.316Exit Velocity
85.7 mphHard Hit Rate
20.4%Barrels/PA
0.9%Expected BA
.280Expected SLG
.353Sprint Speed
24.1 ft/secGround Ball %
44.3%Line Drive %
24.1%Fly Ball %
31.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Hoerner's role to begin 2022 was murky after Chicago added Andrelton Simmons in March, but the veteran shortstop battled injuries and played in only 35 games before he was cut loose in August. Hoerner worked as the Cubs' primary shortstop and was a plus defender, and he finished the year with a .281/.327/.410 slash line, 10 home runs, 55 RBI and 20 stolen bases. Entering the year, he had only three homers and eight stolen in 112 career games, so the improvements in those areas are a significant development for his fantasy appeal. Hoerner should have a starting spot in the middle infield to open 2023, regardless of whether or not the Cubs bring in a shortstop via free agency.
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Finishes season with stolen base
Hoerner went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings.
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Collects two hits, scores Friday
Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 1-0 win over the Reds.
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Goes deep twice Wednesday
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four total RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.
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Tallies three hits in win
Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Phillies.
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Day off Sunday
Hoerner is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Nationals.
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Might be traded for rotation help
The Cubs could trade Hoerner -- who had flexor tendon surgery in October -- for rotation help this offseason, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cubs haven't provided a timetable for Hoerner's game readiness, which complicates any potential deal. However, the Cubs have top prospect Matt Shaw on the precipice of the majors and Hoerner offers the ability to play shortstop in addition to second base, which broadens his appeal.
The Cubs haven't provided a timetable for Hoerner's game readiness, which complicates any potential deal. However, the Cubs have top prospect Matt Shaw on the precipice of the majors and Hoerner offers the ability to play shortstop in addition to second base, which broadens his appeal.