"Since Hoerner debuted in 2019, his 20.0 fWAR is the highest mark of any Cubs player, easily surpassing Ian Happ's 17.8 over 701 more plate appearances."
"Hoerner does just about everything well, other than hitting for power. His .102 ISO is the lowest among any Cubs with at least 1,000 PAs over the last seven seasons."
"That lack of pop might have kept him from getting uber-premium dollars on the open market, which is part of why sticking with the Cubs made sense."
"I had previously estimated a deal of five years and around $105 million, which seems light when you think about how good he's actually been."
Nico Hoerner has signed a six-year extension with the Cubs following a disappointing Opening Day loss. Since his debut in 2019, he leads the team with a 20.0 fWAR and 131 steals. Despite his overall strong performance, Hoerner's power numbers are low, with a .102 ISO, the lowest among Cubs with over 1,000 PAs in the last seven seasons. His lack of power may have influenced his contract negotiations, but he remains a valuable fit for the Cubs roster.
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