Aaron Hicks
35-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
AVG
.140
HR
1
RBI
5
R
6
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
To the delight of Yankees fans, Hicks was finally released last May after he posted an abysmal .524 OPS through 20 games. He then signed with the Orioles and had a resurgence with seven homers, six steals and a .275/.381/.425 slash line in 236 plate appearances the rest of the way. While with Baltimore he showed excellent plate discipline with a 14.9 percent walk rate and 20 percent strikeout rate, both of which were his best marks since 2020. The veteran switch-hitter had pretty drastic splits with a .970 OPS versus lefties compared to a .663 OPS against righties, which limits his outlook for 2024. Hicks joined the Angels on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum (the Yankees are still paying him nearly $10 million), but he may not see enough volume to be fantasy relevant beyond streaming appeal since most of his chances seem likely to come against left-handed pitching. Read Past Outlooks
Cut by Halos
The Angels released Hicks on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
After the Angels designated him for assignment Monday, Hicks cleared waivers and will now enter the open market and attempt to latch on with another organization. The 34-year-old outfielder slashed .140/.222/.193 across 63 plate appearances with the Angels. If he signs elsewhere, Hicks will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal.
After the Angels designated him for assignment Monday, Hicks cleared waivers and will now enter the open market and attempt to latch on with another organization. The 34-year-old outfielder slashed .140/.222/.193 across 63 plate appearances with the Angels. If he signs elsewhere, Hicks will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+19%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+80%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .749 | 213 | 6 | 30 | .269 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .628 | 615 | 11 | 51 | .208 | ||||
2024vs Left | .610 | 17 | 1 | 2 | .188 | ||||
2024vs Right | .339 | 46 | 0 | 3 | .122 | ||||
2023vs Left | .970 | 74 | 3 | 15 | .349 | ||||
2023vs Right | .663 | 238 | 5 | 21 | .223 | ||||
2022vs Left | .637 | 122 | 2 | 13 | .234 | ||||
2022vs Right | .644 | 331 | 6 | 27 | .209 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+28%
OPS on Road
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+17%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .566 | 344 | 6 | 27 | .179 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .725 | 484 | 11 | 54 | .255 | ||||
2024Home | .369 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .133 | ||||
2024Away | .432 | 46 | 1 | 4 | .143 | ||||
2023Home | .658 | 132 | 3 | 10 | .207 | ||||
2023Away | .791 | 180 | 5 | 26 | .285 | ||||
2022Home | .523 | 195 | 3 | 16 | .164 | ||||
2022Away | .732 | 258 | 5 | 24 | .256 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Aaron Hicks compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.26BB Rate
9.5%K Rate
36.5%BABIP
.212ISO
.053AVG
.140OBP
.222SLG
.193OPS
.415wOBA
.198Exit Velocity
87.5 mphHard Hit Rate
38.2%Barrels/PA
3.2%Expected BA
.187Expected SLG
.272Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
58.8%Line Drive %
14.7%Fly Ball %
26.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Hicks played in 130 games, but he only marginally improved from his disappointing 2021 campaign. His strikeout and walk rates were close to career norms, but he registered a career low average exit velocity while his Hard Hit rate and Barrel% both fell. To be fair, Hicks played with lingering calf and hamstring issues. When healthy, Hicks has been a starter throughout his tenure with the Yankees. With Harrison Bader acquired last year, Hicks will likely transition to a fourth outfielder role. His subpar batting average already limited his mixed league allure, but without regular playing time, Hicks is relegated to AL-only deployment.
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DFA'd by Angels
The Angels designated Hicks for assignment Monday.
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Taking seat Thursday
Hicks is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
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Poaching work from Sano
Hicks will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
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Sitting again Sunday
Hicks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
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Gets breather Friday
Hicks isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Solidifying lineup spot
Manager Brandon Hyde said Friday it will be tough to keep Hicks out of the lineup when the Orioles are healthy if he continues to hit well, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun.
ANALYSIS
The veteran outfielder has taken over as Baltimore's primary center fielder with Cedric Mullins on the shelf due to a groin injury, but the latter is closing in on his return. Hicks had a horrid start to the year with the Yankees but has found new life for the Orioles with a .995 OPS in 66 plate appearances. Austin Hays, Anthony Santander and Ryan O'Hearn also have strong offensive numbers, so Hyde may soon have some tough decisions to make in the outfield once Mullins is reinstated.
The veteran outfielder has taken over as Baltimore's primary center fielder with Cedric Mullins on the shelf due to a groin injury, but the latter is closing in on his return. Hicks had a horrid start to the year with the Yankees but has found new life for the Orioles with a .995 OPS in 66 plate appearances. Austin Hays, Anthony Santander and Ryan O'Hearn also have strong offensive numbers, so Hyde may soon have some tough decisions to make in the outfield once Mullins is reinstated.