PEOPLE & HISTORY

Who is Nico Hoerner?

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Nico Hoerner is an American professional baseball player who plays as a shortstop and second baseman for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball.

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PositionShortstop/Second Baseman
TeamChicago Cubs
MLB Debut2019
CollegeStanford University
BirthplaceOakland, California
Draft2018 MLB Draft, Round 1 (24th overall)

Career Overview

Nico Hoerner was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 2019 and has been a regular player for the Cubs since then. He is known for being a solid defensive player and a consistent hitter in the Cubs' lineup.

Baseball Skills

Hoerner is primarily a shortstop but also plays second base for the Cubs. He is valued for his defensive abilities and speed on the basepaths. As a hitter, he focuses on making consistent contact with the ball rather than hitting for high power numbers.

College Baseball

Before joining Major League Baseball, Hoerner played college baseball at Stanford University. He was one of the top prospects coming out of Stanford, which led to him being selected early in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Cubs.

Personal Background

Hoerner was born in Oakland, California. He comes from a baseball family and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, which has a strong baseball tradition.

Sources

  1. mlb.com (mlb.com)
  2. baseball-reference.com (baseball-reference.com)
  3. cubs.com (cubs.com)