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Nico Hoerner provides spark for Cubs present while giving them a
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Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner's return from injury uncertain
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Card's Hoerner hails new guard
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Nico Hoerner highlights: Stanford infielder flashes speed
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Stanford Baseball: Nico Hoerner
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Cubs Draft Profile: Cubs Select Stanford SS Nico Hoerner with 24th
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Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner with MASSIVE ceiling moving forward
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Troy goes 12th overall, MLB Draft takes nine from Stanford
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Nico Hoerner - Baseball - Stanford University Athletics
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Nico Hoerner following footsteps of Stanford teammate Tommy Edman