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Nico Hoerner

Nico Hoerner to bat leadoff for Cubs

by Kelly Kirby | Cubs Correspondent | Thu, Mar 2nd 8:32pm EST

Manager David Ross told reporters that Nico Hoerner would bat leadoff for the Cubs to begin the season. (Patrick Mooney at The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact:

Hoerner isn't a prototypical leadoff man regarding having a sky-high OBP (.333 career). However, he makes good contact, evidenced by his 11.0 K% and elite Whiff%. He is projected to swipe 20 bags and has a better lineup behind him than previous iterations of the Cubs. Hoerner is an excellent later-round filler who will have 2B eligibility shortly into the season.

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