Pete Crow-Armstrong got off to an incredible start this season, generating MVP buzz and earning a starting spot in center for the NL All-Star team. Kyle Tucker likewise earned a starting nod by hitting for power and average while walking as often as he struck out. But as the second half of the season has progressed, both star outfielders’ production has dropped precipitously. And while they remain the Cubs’ leaders in fWAR, a less-heralded producer is gaining on them.
Full season’s body of work considered, does Nico Hoerner have an argument for the team MVP?