Nick Baumgardner
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
So anybody I say is like, oh, I know who that guy is.
Yes, but like to the point that I'm going to say.
I think the surprise star on this Cubs team.
Star or starter?
Is going to be Nico Horner.
I think, listen to me, I think Nico Horner is going to be a first-time All-Star in 2026.
I think, I'm not a bold prediction guy.
Here's my bold prediction for Nico Horner.
First-time All-Star in 2026.
The National League in batting average and hits, Nico Horner.
I think Nico Horner is building into a crescendo of having his best season ever in 2026.
And I think last year you got to see a lot of the confidence.
You know defensively he's – I'd make the case he's the best defensive second baseman in Major League Baseball.
What him and Dansby do on a nightly basis is amazing.
But you're starting to see a build in confidence offensively from Nico where –
It doesn't always appear sexy because he doesn't have power like other guys.