Jim Hicks, baseball player, 1964-1970

Jim Hicks

Born: 5/18/1939 in Claiborne County, MS, USA

Died: 10/29/2020 in Missouri City, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-19 | Final Game: 1970-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Edward Hicks

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Biography

Jim Hicks, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1964 to 1970. Primarily a position player, Hicks made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning into a more offensive era, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving playing styles. Over his career, he played in 93 games, recording 23 hits, five of which were home runs. He finished with a batting average of .163 and accumulated 14 RBIs, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. Despite his modest statistical output, Hicks contributed to teams in various capacities, highlighting the importance of versatility in the game. His career unfolded during a pivotal period in baseball history as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic approach, both in terms of player development and fan engagement. While he may not be remembered as a star, Hicks' experience in the Majors exemplifies the journey of many players who helped shape the landscape of baseball during the late 1960s. Following his retirement on April 20, 1970, he left behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 141 16 23 1 3 5 14 0 18 48 0.163 0.256 0.319 0.575 -149.5

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1964 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 CHW AL 13 19 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 0 9 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1966 CHW AL 18 26 3 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 5 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1969 STL NL 19 44 5 8 0 2 1 3 0 4 14 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1969 LAA AL 37 48 6 4 0 0 3 8 0 13 18 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1970 LAA AL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 9 75 1 2 8
OF 40 26 51 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 CHA OF 5 3 3 0 1 0
1966 CHA 1B 2 2 12 0 1 1
1966 CHA OF 10 6 14 0 0 0
1969 SLN OF 15 11 24 2 0 0
1969 CAL 1B 8 7 63 1 1 7
1969 CAL OF 10 6 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 9
Center Field 3
Right Field 28