John Hicks

Born: 8/31/1989 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-08-29 | Final Game: 2021-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: John Austin Hicks

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Biography

John Hicks, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Hicks played a total of 264 games in his career. He recorded 199 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and hit 32 home runs while driving in 97 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. His batting average settled at .236, and he also demonstrated a modest capacity for base running with 4 stolen bases. Hicks played during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production, which influenced his playing style. His versatility allowed him to fill various roles on his teams, contributing to both his clubs' immediate success and their long-term development. Despite not being a household name, Hicks carved out a niche as a reliable player during his tenure, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
264	845	97	199	42	1	32	97	4	49	270	0.236	0.279	0.401	0.680	-1264.7

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
2015	SEA	AL	17	32	1	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	18	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	DET	AL	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	DET	AL	60	173	25	46	12	0	6	22	2	13	51	0.266	.254 (+4%)	.324 (+1%)	.425 (+3%)	.750 (+2%)	58.1
2018	DET	AL	81	288	35	75	12	1	9	32	0	22	84	0.260	.247 (+5%)	.318 (-2%)	.409 (-2%)	.727 (-2%)	-106.1
2019	DET	AL	95	319	29	67	15	0	13	35	1	13	109	0.210	.252 (-17%)	.322 (-26%)	.434 (-13%)	.757 (-18%)	-1216.8
2021	TEX	AL	10	31	6	8	1	0	4	7	0	0	8	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	115	101	781	55	9	92
3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	121	103	854	73	6	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	SEA	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2015	SEA	C	14	10	72	10	1	1
2016	DET	1B	1	0	3	1	0	0
2017	DET	1B	26	19	164	12	2	20
2017	DET	C	18	12	119	9	3	1
2018	DET	1B	59	56	402	33	6	48
2018	DET	C	21	20	142	13	2	3
2019	DET	1B	29	26	212	9	1	24
2019	DET	C	60	55	476	37	0	3
2021	TEX	C	8	6	45	4	0	0