Cubs Officially Sign 1st Round Pick Nico Hoerner to Contract

Chicago Cubs first round pick Nico Hoerner officially signed his first professional contract on Sunday.

Hoerner, the Stanford product who hit .345 with two home runs and 40 RBI in his final season with the Cardinal, posted a photo on Instagram as he signed the contract at the Cubs’ complex in Arizona:

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Signed my first pro contract! While this officially ends my college career, these were 3 of the most enjoyable and influential years I'll ever experience. My teammates and coaching staff made Sunken Diamond the happiest place in my life (even if the ball goes nowhere at night). It hurts to leave with unfinished business, but Stanford Baseball is in a great place moving forward. The train keeps on rolling ❤️

A post shared by Nico Hoerner (@nico_hoerner) on Jun 24, 2018 at 5:47pm PDT

“While this officially ends my college career, these were three of the most enjoyable and influential years I’ll ever experience,” he said. “It hurts to leave with unfinished business, but Stanford Baseball is in a great place moving forward.”

The Cubs have signed a good chunk of their top draft picks, including their two second round picks and their third round pick.

It has not yet been announced when Hoerner will officially begin his pro career, but he will likely join the Cubs’ rookie league team in Mesa when he’s ready.