2025 Player Outlook

Hicks saw his average fastball tumble to 96 MPH as a starter after being over 100 MPH out of the bullpen. His strike out rate predictably followed suit, finishing at just 20 percent. Hicks moved to the bullpen in the second half of the season to prevent a dangerous level of innings bump and finished the season with 109.2 innings pitched. He should be able to flirt with 150 innings if things go well for him this season.