Nico Hoerner

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Chicago selected Hoerner's contract and promoted him to the major leagues on September 9, 2019, making him the first player from his draft class to make it to the majors. [19] He made his major league debut that night versus the San Diego Padres. [20] Hoerner got the start at shortstop and went 3-for-5 with four RBIs, including a single in his first at-bat against Cal Quantrill. [21] [22] Over twenty games for the Cubs, Hoerner batted .282 with three home runs and 17 RBIs. [23]

2020: Rookie season

In a shortened 2020 season for the Cubs, Hoerner slashed .222/.312/.259 with 13 RBIs over 48 games. [24]

2021 season

Hoerner struggled with oblique injuries in 2021 and appeared in only 44 games for the Cubs. [25] Over 149 at-bats, he slashed .302/.382/.369 with ten doubles, 16 RBIs, and five stolen bases. [26]

2022 season

During the Cubs' Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 7, 2022, Hoerner hit a two-run home run off of reigning NL Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes, the first home run of the 2022 MLB season and Hoerner's first since 2019. [27] Hoerner had a much improved 2022 season, missing far fewer games, appearing in 135. He made 517 plate appearances while slashing .281/.327/.410 with 22 doubles, ten homers, and 55 RBIs. [28] Hoerner played 133 of those games at shortstop and finished second in the National League in Outs Above Average. [29]

Hoerner facing the Cincinnati Reds in 2023 Nico Hoerner (9-2-2023).jpg
Hoerner facing the Cincinnati Reds in 2023

2023: Gold Glove Award

After the Cubs signed free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson in December 2022, it was anticipated that Hoerner would move to second base. [30] On January 13, 2023, Hoerner agreed to a one-year, $2.525 million contract with the Cubs, avoiding salary arbitration. [31] On March 27, Hoerner signed a three-year, $35 million extension with the Cubs. [32] On May 30, Hoerner hit a first-pitch home run to lead off a game against the New York Mets. [33] On July 19, Hoerner hit his first career grand-slam against the Washington Nationals. [34] On August 15, Hoerner became the first Cub since Tony Campana in 2012 to steal 30 bases in a single season. [35] On September 13, Hoerner stole his 40th base of the season. [36] He became the first Cub since Juan Pierre in 2006 to do so. [37] He also became the fourth player in the last 100 years for the Cubs to steal 40 bases and have 60 RBIs. [38]

Hoerner played in 150 games during the 2023 season, slashing .283/.346/.383 with nine home runs, 68 RBIs, 98 runs scored, and 43 stolen bases. He also finished first in assists with 411. On November 5, Hoerner was awarded the Gold Glove Award at second base. With teammate Dansby Swanson winning the award at shortstop, they became the 13th middle-infield duo to win the award and the first since Joe Panik and Brandon Crawford in 2016. [39]

Personal life

His parents, Fred Hoerner and Keila Diehl, are both educators. Fred has retired and Keila works for the University of California, Berkeley. Hoerner has one sibling, a sister, named Annika. [40] He is dating Julia DiTosto, whom he met at the Stanford University when she was playing field hockey. [41]

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Nico Hoerner
Nico Hoerner (51487503767) (cropped).jpg
Hoerner with the Iowa Cubs in 2021
Chicago Cubs – No. 2
Second baseman / Shortstop
Born: (1997-05-13) May 13, 1997 (age 27)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 9, 2019, for the Chicago Cubs
2018 Major League Baseball draft first round selections
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