With the 24th pick in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft, the Cubs selected shortstop Nico Hoerner from Stanford University.
Hoerner is a 5’11” shortstop who hit .345 with a .391 OBP with the Cardinal this spring. Scouts who like Hoerner praise his all-around game and especially his ability to put bat on the ball. Few in college baseball struck out fewer times than Hoerner and he struck out just 22 times (with 20 walks) in 232 at-bats this season. His power is limited at the moment and while some think he could develop more, others see his power potential as limited.