Jordan Hicks
27-Year-Old
2024 Stats
W-L
4-2
ERA
2.70
WHIP
1.11
K
52
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hicks finally stayed healthy all year after putting on some weight last offseason to help improve his durability. The hard-throwing right-hander pitched 65.2 innings across 65 appearances between St. Louis and Toronto, both being his most since 2018. Hicks racked up a career-high 81 strikeouts with a personal-best 28.4 K% thanks to his 100.1-mph sinker, devastating sweeper (59.5% whiff rate) and occasional four-seam fastball. The 27-year-old was second in the league with 470 pitches thrown at 100 mph or greater. He induced groundballs at a 58.3% clip, and while he improved his walk rate, it was still well below average at 11.1%. Hicks recorded 12 saves last season and now has 32 for his career. However, the Giants plan to try Hicks as a traditional starter after signing him to a four-year, $44 million deal this winter. A return to high-leverage relief duty is always on the table if it doesn't pan out. Read Past Outlooks
Takes second loss
Hicks (4-2) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and struck out four without walking a batter over 5.1 innings, taking the loss versus the Yankees on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Aaron Judge did most of the damage against Hicks, taking him deep for a three-run home run in the third inning and a solo shot in the sixth. The five runs allowed were the most Hicks has given up in a start this season, though it was a positive to see him issue no walks for the fourth time in 12 outings. Homers are becoming a problem for the right-hander -- he's allowed five of them over his last four starts after giving up just one across his first eight outings. For the season, Hicks is at a strong 2.70 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 52:19 K:BB over 63.1 innings. He's projected to make his next start on the road in Arizona.
Aaron Judge did most of the damage against Hicks, taking him deep for a three-run home run in the third inning and a solo shot in the sixth. The five runs allowed were the most Hicks has given up in a start this season, though it was a positive to see him issue no walks for the fourth time in 12 outings. Homers are becoming a problem for the right-hander -- he's allowed five of them over his last four starts after giving up just one across his first eight outings. For the season, Hicks is at a strong 2.70 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 52:19 K:BB over 63.1 innings. He's projected to make his next start on the road in Arizona.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
88
Last 10 Games
88
Last 5 Games
89
How many pitches does Jordan Hicks generally throw?
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What part of the game does Jordan Hicks generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-4%
BAA vs RHP
2024
-2%
BAA vs RHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .227 | 73 | 47 | 63 | 5 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .218 | 123 | 39 | 92 | 10 | |||
2024vs Left | .224 | 23 | 14 | 24 | 2 | |||
2024vs Right | .220 | 29 | 5 | 28 | 4 | |||
2023vs Left | .225 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 1 | |||
2023vs Right | .234 | 54 | 16 | 37 | 3 | |||
2022vs Left | .232 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 2 | |||
2022vs Right | .197 | 40 | 18 | 27 | 3 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-24%
ERA on Road
2024
-16%
ERA at Home
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 4.02 | 1.30 | 107.1 | 8.2 | 4.3 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 3.04 | 1.22 | 83.0 | 10.6 | 3.8 | ||||
2024Home | 2.52 | 1.02 | 39.1 | 5.7 | 1.6 | ||||
2024Away | 3.00 | 1.29 | 24.0 | 10.1 | 4.5 | ||||
2023Home | 5.45 | 1.70 | 34.2 | 10.1 | 6.0 | ||||
2023Away | 0.87 | 0.97 | 31.0 | 12.2 | 2.6 | ||||
2022Home | 4.32 | 1.23 | 33.1 | 9.2 | 5.7 | ||||
2022Away | 5.46 | 1.43 | 28.0 | 9.3 | 4.5 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jordan Hicks compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
2.74K/9
7.4BB/9
2.7HR/9
0.9Fastball
95.0 mphERA
2.70WHIP
1.11BABIP
.262GB/FB
2.16Left On Base
76.3%Exit Velocity
83.0 mphBarrels/BBE
4.7%Spin Rate
1762 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
27.7%Swinging Strike
10.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Five teams connected
Hicks' market is heating up, with the Phillies, Cubs, Rangers, Astros and Yankees all representing potential landing spots, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyman also adds that some teams are considering deploying Hicks as a starter. The flamethrowing righty has previously professed a desire to start again, but ultimately the odds of him getting that shot seem low. Hicks is just 27 and is arguably the best free-agent reliever available outside of Josh Hader, so it's no surprise his market is robust.
Heyman also adds that some teams are considering deploying Hicks as a starter. The flamethrowing righty has previously professed a desire to start again, but ultimately the odds of him getting that shot seem low. Hicks is just 27 and is arguably the best free-agent reliever available outside of Josh Hader, so it's no surprise his market is robust.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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St. Louis made the puzzling decision to experiment with Hicks as a starter. It didn't go well, as he walked 21 in 26.1 innings across eight starts, completing five innings only once. Hicks suffered a right forearm flexor injury in late May and missed over a month before returning as a multi-inning reliever. He fared better in shorter stints out of the bullpen, but still struggled with his control, finishing the season with 35 walks in 61.1 innings (his most since 2018). His slider was really good when he was able to locate it, as batters whiffed at the pitch at a near-50% rate. The contact he gave up was mostly groundballs (57.6%) thanks to a sinker that clocked in at 99.4 mph on average. Hicks still has some post-hype appeal and could re-enter the Cardinals' mix for saves if his walk and strikeout rates trend in the right direction.
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Fans eight in no-decision
Hicks came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 7-2 extra-inning win over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out eight.
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Pitches through illness
Hicks (4-1) allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out one over five innings to earn the win Sunday over the Rockies.
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Gives up two runs versus Dodgers
Hicks allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out four without walking a batter over five innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Monday.
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Allows three runs in win
Hicks (3-1) earned the win over the Rockies on Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five frames.
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Stuck with first loss
Hicks (2-1) took the loss Friday against the Phillies, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out three.
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