Nico Hoerner would jog from his position at shortstop into shallow right field when the Cubs shifted their defense against left-handed hitters this year.
The setup allowed Hoerner, who was a 2020 Gold Glove finalist at second base, to show off his range on the right side of the field against hitters who were likely to pull the ball. But next season, infielders won’t have the same positional freedom.
