"Hoerner made a run for the National League batting title near the end of the season, although Trea Turner ultimately edged him out by just seven points. He had the best year of his career, helping lead the Cubs to 92 wins with excellent play on both sides of the ball. His 7.6% strikeout rate was the third-lowest in baseball, and his 11.2% whiff rate ranked among the best in the sport."
"It was a breakout season for Crow-Armstrong, who had a monster first half that put him in early MVP talks. Before the All-Star break, the center fielder posted an .846 OPS, which dropped to .634 in the second half-a noticeable decline in production. Nonetheless, his overall season numbers were impressive. He recorded a 109 wRC+ in 157 games and slugged 31 home runs, becoming just the second player in Cubs history to join the 30/30 club."
Three Cubs received National League Silver Slugger nominations: Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Kyle Tucker. Hoerner challenged for the NL batting title, produced his best season, helped lead the Cubs to 92 wins, and posted elite contact metrics with a 7.6% strikeout rate and 11.2% whiff rate. Crow-Armstrong broke out with a dominant first half (.846 OPS), finished with a 109 wRC+ in 157 games, and hit 31 home runs to join the 30/30 club. Tucker began at an MVP pace but suffered a midseason injury; he still posted a 136 wRC+, second on the team. The entire Cubs lineup was nominated for National League Offensive Team of the Year, facing the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
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