Joe Hicks

Born: 4/7/1933 in Ivy, VA, USA

Died: 12/2/2023 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-18 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Hicks

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Biography

Joe Hicks was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 until his retirement on September 29, 1963. As a position player, Hicks appeared in 212 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. Throughout his career, he recorded 92 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 39 runs, finishing with a batting average of .221. Known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute in various capacities, Hicks also demonstrated some speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases during his time in the league. Hicks' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Hicks' journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players of his time, who navigated the complexities of a changing sport. His contributions, though modest in terms of raw numbers, added depth to the teams he played for and highlighted the importance of role players in a successful ball club.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
212	416	41	92	11	3	12	39	3	29	73	0.221	0.278	0.349	0.626	-683.5

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
1959	CHW	AL	6	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	CHW	AL	36	47	3	9	1	0	0	2	0	6	3	0.191	—	—	—	—	-216.4
1961	WS2	AL	12	29	2	5	0	0	1	1	0	0	4	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	WS2	AL	102	174	20	39	4	2	6	14	3	15	34	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.326 (-12%)	.393 (-5%)	.719 (-8%)	-297.2
1963	NYN	NL	56	159	16	36	6	1	5	22	0	7	31	0.226	.246 (-8%)	.308 (-12%)	.371 (avg)	.680 (-6%)	-170.0