"Hoerner is a staple of the Cubs' elite defense, winning his second Gold Glove Award in 2025. He totalled 14 outs above average (OAA) and a fielding run value of 12, both of which were twice as high as any other second baseman in the game. His ability to play shortstop at a high level adds even more value and has other teams eyeing him as a trade target."
"When talking about Hoerner, most people understandably focus on the glove. However, his bat has become one of the most consistent in the sport. Hitting home runs is what gets people excited, so the lack of power in Hoerner's game often puts him under the radar. Despite that, his .345 on-base percentage and .297 batting average made up for it. He also had just a 7.6% strikeout rate last season, third-lowest in MLB."
"His average exit velocity was just 86.7 mph, but his 36.5% squared-up rate was in the 96th percentile. Hoerner always seemed to come through in big moments, boasting a .375 average in high-leverage situations. Being so strong in nearly every facet of the game - he's also stolen at least 29 bases in each of the last three seasons - means Hoerner is a perfect fit for nearly any team."
Nico Hoerner earned his second Gold Glove in 2025 and led second basemen with 14 outs above average and a 12 fielding run value. He offers positional versatility by playing shortstop at a high level, increasing his trade appeal. Offensively, Hoerner posted a .345 on-base percentage, a .297 batting average, and a 7.6% strikeout rate, third-lowest in MLB. His 36.5% squared-up rate ranked in the 96th percentile despite modest exit velocity. Hoerner hit .375 in high-leverage situations and stole at least 29 bases in each of the last three seasons. The Giants checked in on his availability.
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