Nico Hoerner gets paid extra as part of MLB’s Pre-Arb Bonus Pool

Dec 10 2022 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
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The pool was negotiated in the new CBA last winter,

Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner had a fine 2022 season, his first true full MLB year. He batted .281/.327./410 with 22 doubles, 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases, and his strong defense led to a 4.5 bWAR season, the best bWAR mark for any Cub in 2022.

Hoerner was paid a bit over the minimum salary in 2022, $720,000.

Per this article by Mark Feinsand, Hoerner was one of 26 players who received money from...

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