Nico Hoerner named National League Player of the Week
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The Cubs second baseman had a terrific week.
Congratulations to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, who was named National League Player of the Week today. The 28-year-old hit . 346 (9-for-26) with two homers, 11 RBI, a walk, four runs scored, two stolen bases, a .
577 slugging percentage and a . 357 on-base percentage. Nico tied for the Major League lead in RBI and tied for third among National League hitters in hits; tied for fourth in the NL in stolen bases; and tied for seventh in the NL in total bases (15).
For the season, Hoerner is batting . 325/. 402/.
518 with seven steals and a MLB leading 21 RBI. If he keeps up this pace he’ll be a candidate for Player of the Month. He’s posted 1.