Nico Hoerner, baseball player, 2019

Nico Hoerner

Active Player

Born: 5/13/1997 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Mackie Hoerner

Biography

Nico Hoerner is an active professional baseball player born in 1997, currently showcasing his talents in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on September 9, 2019, he has played in 548 games, primarily as a position player. Hoerner has emerged as a key figure for his team, contributing a solid batting average of .278, with 560 hits, 29 home runs, and 217 RBIs to date. His ability to get on base and drive in runs has made him a valuable asset in the lineup. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Hoerner is known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 102 stolen bases throughout his career. His all-around skill set reflects a modern approach to the game, emphasizing both contact hitting and situational awareness on the field. As he continues to develop in the league, Hoerner's performances are watched closely by fans and analysts alike, as he plays a significant role in the ongoing evolution of baseball in the current era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
726 2703 391 766 135 15 39 299 138 202 326 0.283 0.342 0.388 0.729 588.5

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 31 4 13 1 0 1 2 0 2 0.419

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLDS1 CHN 5 20 4 9 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.450
2025 NLWC2 CHN 3 11 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.364

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 500 481 762 1209 22 236
3B 8 6 1 7 0 0
OF 8 3 7 0 0 0
SS 210 186 197 541 19 88

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 500
Third Base 8
Shortstop 210
Left Field 4
Center Field 4
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Gold Glove 2B
2023 Gold Glove 2B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 5.0 420 0