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Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is more likely to bounce back?

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By Josh Timmers · Bleed Cubbie Blue

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:17 AM

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Josh Timmers analyzes whether Nico Hoerner or Michael Busch is more likely to bounce back in 2027.
Nico Hoerner maintained solid defense in 2026, but his batting average on balls in play dropped to .275.
Michael Busch saw his home run total fall from 34 in 2025 to 20 in 2026 alongside reduced slugging.

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Bleed Cubbie Blue's Josh Timmers evaluates whether Chicago Cubs hitters Nico Hoerner or Michael Busch is more likely to bounce back in 2027. Despite a strong overall team offense led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, and Seiya Suzuki, both players experienced noticeable statistical declines at the plate throughout the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

Timmers highlights that Hoerner suffered a major drop in batting average on balls in play despite maintaining steady underlying metrics and strong defense. Meanwhile, Busch saw his power drop significantly from 34 home runs in 2025 to 20 in 2026, which hitting coach Dustin Kelly attributed to excessive passivity at the plate.

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