2024 Stats
AVG
.257
HR
4
RBI
30
R
50
SB
14
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
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Tallies three hits to extend streak
Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Hoerner came into the All-Star break riding an 11-game hitting streak and he kept rolling in his team's return to action Friday. Over the past 12 games, the infielder is batting .380 with eight RBI and eight runs scored. After a relatively slow start to the season, Hoerner seems to be finding his groove, and he should be able to score plenty of runs as the Cubs' primary leadoff hitter if he keeps reaching base consistently.
Hoerner came into the All-Star break riding an 11-game hitting streak and he kept rolling in his team's return to action Friday. Over the past 12 games, the infielder is batting .380 with eight RBI and eight runs scored. After a relatively slow start to the season, Hoerner seems to be finding his groove, and he should be able to score plenty of runs as the Cubs' primary leadoff hitter if he keeps reaching base consistently.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+1%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .741 | 390 | 3 | 38 | .296 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .714 | 1224 | 20 | 115 | .269 | ||||
2024vs Left | .678 | 78 | 0 | 4 | .275 | ||||
2024vs Right | .688 | 331 | 4 | 26 | .253 | ||||
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
+6%
OPS at Home
2024
+19%
OPS on Road
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Since 2022Home | .741 | 820 | 11 | 87 | .287 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .700 | 794 | 12 | 66 | .264 | ||||
2024Home | .627 | 209 | 1 | 15 | .242 | ||||
2024Away | .749 | 200 | 3 | 15 | .273 | ||||
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
0.77BB Rate
8.1%K Rate
10.5%BABIP
.280ISO
.094AVG
.257OBP
.335SLG
.351OPS
.686wOBA
.309Exit Velocity
86.2 mphHard Hit Rate
21.1%Barrels/PA
1.2%Expected BA
.274Expected SLG
.348Sprint Speed
24.3 ft/secGround Ball %
47.2%Line Drive %
23.0%Fly Ball %
29.8%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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Hit streak at 10 games
Hoerner went 3-for-8 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
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Tallies two hits in win
Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Orioles.
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Provides offense Sunday
Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Brewers.
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Goes deep, swipes bag in win
Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3, 10-inning win over the Giants.
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Swipes bag in loss
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk, one stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Giants.
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Possible trade piece?
Hoerner is likely to draw trade interest if the Cubs elect to sell ahead of the July 30 deadline, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was a reliable high-average, low-power bat for the Cubs in 2022 and 2023, but he's struggled to a .246/.329/.338 slash line through 82 games this year. Hoerner inked a three-year, $35 million extension with Chicago in March of 2023 and is under contract for two years beyond this season. The Cubs would be selling a bit low on Hoerner right now, but a hot July could boost his potential trade value.
The 27-year-old was a reliable high-average, low-power bat for the Cubs in 2022 and 2023, but he's struggled to a .246/.329/.338 slash line through 82 games this year. Hoerner inked a three-year, $35 million extension with Chicago in March of 2023 and is under contract for two years beyond this season. The Cubs would be selling a bit low on Hoerner right now, but a hot July could boost his potential trade value.