Nico Hoerner follows unique path to MLB with Cubs
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:54 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Nico Hoerner, the Cubs' second baseman, has taken an unconventional route to Major League Baseball. His path diverges from the lucrative youth baseball typically found today, showcasing a distinct journey to achieving his current status. The details of his early development in baseball highlight an all-dirt field background and a unique one-handed swing. This story explores how Hoerner developed into a prominent figure within the Cubs organization.
- •Nico Hoerner is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
- •He took an unusual path to reach MLB compared to his peers.
- •Hoerner's background includes playing on all-dirt fields.
- •He developed a unique one-handed swing.
- •His story highlights the diversity in player development.
- 11:48 AMESPN — All-dirt fields and swinging with one hand: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors
"In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.
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