Aaron Hicks
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 170 lb.
- High School Woodrow Wilson Classical High School
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder-Pitcher Aaron Hicks was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2008 amateur draft with the 14th overall selection. He is the son of former minor league outfielder Joe Hicks, who was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 12th round of the 1975 amateur draft.
Hicks helped Wilson High School to a national title, its first ever, in 2007. He hit .370 as a junior and stole 44 bases in 45 tries. On the mound, he was 3-0 with 3 saves and fanned 27 in 19 innings while hitting 94 mph on the radar gun. In the AFLAC Classic, he only threw strikes on 12 of 32 pitches, fired two wild pitches and had a passed ball by his catcher. He allowed the losing run in the 9th on a Tim Beckham sacrifice fly.
Hicks made his pro debut on June 22 for the GCL Twins against the GCL Red Sox and went 2 for 4 at the plate.
