PT TOMORROW: NL Central - Hoerner gets leadoff duties in CHC
Mar 6 2023
Perhaps to the surprise of some, even after signing Dansby Swanson (SS, CHC), manager David Ross recently indicated that Nico Hoerner (SS, CHC) will have the first opportunity to win the leadoff role for the Cubs. Hoerner has led off only three games during his MLB career, for a total of 13 plate appearances. That’s too small of a sample to determine if he can have success in the role, though he has displayed some skills in his overall profile to suggest he may excel (86 ct%, .333 OBA, 133 SPD, 15% SBO, 80 SB%).
To put some more specific numbers to that assertion, Hoerner hit primarily fifth and sixth in the order last season. The Cubs’ collective leadoff hitters totaled 739 plate appearances in 2022, while the fifth and...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
The Cubs are leading the NL Central but will have their pitching depth tested early...
Apr 12 2025 3:05am
Carlos Estévez is the closer in Kansas City for now, but Lucas Erceg owns the clear skills edge in the early going.
Apr 11 2025 3:09am
Apr 11 2025 3:09am
Are several Baltimore regulars at risk of falling into platoons? Plus, more early lineup and injury fallout from the AL East.
Apr 9 2025 3:01am
Apr 9 2025 3:01am
Cam Smith is off to a slow start, meaning the Astros may have to make an early change to fix their right field hole.
Apr 8 2025 3:01am
Apr 8 2025 3:01am
Tommy Kahnle converted his first save opportunity and is one to watch in an unsettled pen.
Apr 4 2025 3:06am
Apr 4 2025 3:06am
