Brandon Hicks

Born: 9/14/1985 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-05-05 | Final Game: 2014-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Brandon Ryan Hicks

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Biography

Brandon Hicks was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014. Primarily a position player, Hicks had a brief but notable career, appearing in 126 games over his tenure. He was recognized for his power potential, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 30 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .153. His ability to contribute in critical moments was evident, even if his overall offensive numbers did not reflect the typical standards of success in the sport. Hicks played during a time when the game was becoming increasingly focused on power hitting and on-base percentage, following the trends set by the steroid era of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, including a limited number of hits totaling just 45, Hicks' journey through the major leagues exemplified the grit and determination required to compete at the highest level. His lone stolen base in his career reflected a more traditional approach to base running, emphasizing his versatility as a player. After his retirement on July 10, 2014, Hicks left behind a career that serves as a reminder of the ups and downs faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
126	294	43	45	11	1	11	30	1	40	119	0.153	0.258	0.310	0.568	-621.7

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2010	ATL	NL	16	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	ATL	NL	17	21	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	9	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	OAK	AL	22	64	8	11	5	0	3	7	1	6	31	0.172	.254 (-32%)	.318 (-24%)	.405 (-4%)	.724 (-13%)	-151.7
2014	SFG	NL	71	204	27	33	6	1	8	22	0	32	77	0.162	.251 (-36%)	.313 (-11%)	.386 (-18%)	.700 (-14%)	-470.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	4	1	0	1
2B	63	60	108	183	5	47
3B	9	1	0	5	1	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	24	19	27	44	4	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	ATL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2010	ATL	3B	3	0	0	3	0	0
2010	ATL	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
2011	ATL	3B	6	1	0	2	1	0
2011	ATL	SS	3	3	3	7	1	2
2012	OAK	1B	1	1	3	1	0	1
2012	OAK	2B	1	1	1	3	0	0
2012	OAK	SS	19	16	24	37	3	4
2014	SFN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2014	SFN	2B	61	59	107	180	5	47
2014	SFN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0