Nico Hoerner was masterful once again in 2025, posting a career-best 15 outs above average (OAA). Hoerner won his first Gold Glove Award in 2023, although Brice Turang took home the award in 2024. After a career year in almost every aspect, the hardware (or should I say leather) is coming back to Chicago.
The second baseman recorded 17 defensive runs saved (DRS) across his 156 games this season, tied for fifth among all fielders in the league. The 2025 Fielding Bible Awards recognized Hoerner as the top defender at his position, another accolade to add to his resume.