Could Nico Hoerner follow in the footsteps of the some of the Cubs' top prospects in recent memory?
Hoerner has just 14 minor league games under his professional belt. And yet, the 21-year-old shortstop from Stanford seems to be on the fast track to the North Side.
Hoerner's debut minor league season ended prematurely due to a sprained ligament in his left elbow. Before the injury, though, the 24th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft hit a combined .327 with two home runs, a 1.021 OPS with the Arizona League Cubs, Low-A Eugene and Double-A South Bend.