Hobbies
Nico Hoerner enjoys this sport outside of baseball, often played on a court with a net.
What is tennis?
True or False – Nico Hoerner made his MLB debut in 2020.
False (He debuted in 2019).
Nico Hoerner’s favorite MLB team growing up was this Bay Area team.
Who are the San Francisco Giants?
Nico Hoerner plays this position primarily for the Cubs.
What is second base (or shortstop)?
Nico Hoerner made his MLB debut against this National League team.
Who are the San Diego Padres?
While growing up, Nico Hoerner played this wind instrument in school.
What is the saxophone?
True or False – Nico Hoerner has played for teams other than the Chicago Cubs.
False (He has only played for the Cubs).
Hoerner grew up in this U.S. state, known for its tech industry and sunny weather.
What is California?
Hoerner was called up to the Cubs in 2019 after an injury to this infielder.
Who is Javier Báez?
Hoerner wears this jersey number for the Chicago Cubs.
What is 2?
During the offseason, Hoerner enjoys this outdoor activity that involves trails and nature.
What is hiking?
True or False – Nico Hoerner hit a home run in his first Major League game.
True.
His favorite baseball player growing up was this legendary Giants catcher.
Who is Buster Posey?
Nico Hoerner was selected by the Cubs in this round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
What is the first round?
In college, Hoerner helped Stanford reach this postseason baseball tournament.
What is the NCAA Tournament (College World Series)?
Hoerner has a strong interest in this intellectual hobby that involves reading and expanding knowledge.
What is reading?
True or False – Hoerner primarily plays outfield for the Cubs.
False (He plays second base and shortstop).
One of his favorite foods is this Italian dish commonly topped with tomato sauce and cheese.
What is pizza?
This MLB team drafted Nico Hoerner in the first round of the 2018 draft.
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
Nico Hoerner’s MLB debut came in this year.
What is 2019?
Hoerner attended this prestigious university, known for its strong academics and baseball program.
What is Stanford University?
True or False – Hoerner was drafted in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
False (He was a first-round pick).
One of Hoerner’s favorite pastimes includes watching this popular television genre known for its gripping storylines.
What is drama?
In 2023, Nico Hoerner signed a contract extension with the Cubs worth this amount.
What is $35 million (over 3 years)?
Hoerner was the first player from the 2018 MLB Draft class to make his MLB debut, achieving this milestone before any other draftee.
What is "being the first player from his draft class to reach the Majors"?