2026 Stats
AVG
.288
HR
17
RBI
76
R
62
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Hicks was part of the rotation at turnstile, sorry, catcher with the Marlins in 2025. The Marlins catchers (and pitchers) allowed 191 successful stolen bases in 2025 nabbing just 24 potential thefts, and Hicks was as guilty as the rest catching 6 of 57 attempts. He is an interesting sort at the plate beause he is extremely disciplined with all his studying of the strike zone behind the plate as he has delivered a double-digit walk percentage every season of his professional career and has more walks (209) than strikeouts (203) in his professional career. He also has 19 home runs in nearly 1400 plate appearances with a .269 batting average. He qualifies at both catcher and first base, but lacks the power fantasy managers desire from either position and will obviously hurt you much less at catcher where his skills should still allow him to hit for an above-average batting average from the catching position. Hicks cannot hurt you as a second catcher in a deep league, but he also is not going to help you much. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Marlins in March of 2026. Traded to the Rays in August of 2026.
Beginning on bench Sunday
Hicks is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against Texas, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis
Hicks started behind the plate both Friday and Saturday, so he'll get a breather for the series finale Sunday. Nick Fortes is getting a turn behind the plate and batting ninth against the Rangers.
Hicks started behind the plate both Friday and Saturday, so he'll get a breather for the series finale Sunday. Nick Fortes is getting a turn behind the plate and batting ninth against the Rangers.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+52%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+73%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .534 | 172 | 1 | 15 | .194 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .811 | 720 | 22 | 106 | .288 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .513 | 106 | 1 | 10 | .194 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .890 | 396 | 16 | 66 | .314 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .569 | 66 | 0 | 5 | .196 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .715 | 324 | 6 | 40 | .256 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+10%
OPS on Road
2026
Even Split
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .722 | 417 | 9 | 47 | .253 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .791 | 475 | 14 | 74 | .285 | ||||
| 2026Home | .808 | 228 | 7 | 34 | .288 | ||||
| 2026Away | .811 | 274 | 10 | 42 | .288 | ||||
| 2025Home | .617 | 189 | 2 | 13 | .211 | ||||
| 2025Away | .764 | 201 | 4 | 32 | .281 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Liam Hicks compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. 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 and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
1.04BB Rate
10.0%K Rate
9.6%BABIP
.287ISO
.152AVG
.288OBP
.369SLG
.440OPS
.809wOBA
.356Exit Velocity
87.3 mphHard Hit Rate
29.4%Barrels/PA
1.6%Expected BA
.268Expected SLG
.408Sprint Speed
21.1 ft/secGround Ball %
43.0%Line Drive %
18.9%Fly Ball %
38.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hicks was acquired by Detroit from the Rangers at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Carson Kelly to Texas and he was then snagged by the Marlins in this offseason's Rule 5 draft. Hicks projects to be a backup catcher long term, and he'll need to be kept in the majors all season otherwise Miami would have to return him to Detroit. Hicks' production at Double-A improved after the trade, as he slashed .272/.414/.368 with two home runs, two steals, a 15.9 percent walk rate and a 9.7 percent strikeout rate in 33 games after slashing .260/.364/.353 with four home runs in 80 games with the Rangers' Double-A affiliate. Hicks hasn't logged a slugging percentage higher than his on-base percentage since he was in rookie ball in 2022, so it's pretty clear that power won't be a big part of the equation but he could be one of Miami's better on-base threats. Hicks will be competing with Nick Fortes and prospect Agustin Ramirez for playing time behind the dish, and he could also get starts at first base and designated hitter if he's holding his own as a hitter.
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Absent from lineup Thursday
Hicks is not in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday.
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On bench vs. lefty
Hicks is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
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Taking seat Sunday
Hicks is absent from Tampa Bay's lineup for their matchup with San Diego on Sunday.
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Idle against lefty
Hicks is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
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Absent from Tampa Bay lineup
Hicks is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Blue Jays.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Being discussed in trades
Hicks is being discussed "more actively" in trade scenarios compared to names such as Otto Lopez or Xavier Edwards, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
Analysis
The Marlins are open to parting ways with some players before the deadline but aren't likely to engage in full selling mode. Hicks is one of two players who is looking likely to leave the Marlins before Monday's deadline, with Kyle Stowers being the other. Hicks should be a hot commodity before the deadline since several teams are looking for help behind the plate.
The Marlins are open to parting ways with some players before the deadline but aren't likely to engage in full selling mode. Hicks is one of two players who is looking likely to leave the Marlins before Monday's deadline, with Kyle Stowers being the other. Hicks should be a hot commodity before the deadline since several teams are looking for help behind the plate.