Jordan Hicks Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 185 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 9/6/1996 (26)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- None
Jordan Hicks Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jordan Hicks News
The St. Louis Cardinals activated right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks (arm) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has made 34 appearances for the National League Central club this season, eight of which were starts. He's thrown 60.1 innings, pitching to a 4.92 ERA and a 4.19 FIP in those 60.1 innings while registering 63 strikeouts and 35 walks. The right-hander has also logged eight holds as a reliever for the Cardinals.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (arm, neck) has been placed on the injured list. The right-hander hasn't pitched since September 15th due to arm fatigue and neck spasms. The 26-year-old has a 4.92 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 63/35 K/BB ratio across 60.3 innings of work. The organization has recalled left-hander Steven Matz in a corresponding move. This won't mean too much in terms of fantasy baseball because both players were struggling. At this point, it's probably a good idea to avoid both players.
The St. Louis Cardinals activated right-hander Jordan Hicks (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and recalled rookie left-hander Matthew Liberatore from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Jake Woodford to Memphis and designated right-hander Nick Wittgren for assignment. Hicks has been out since May and is likely to serve in a relief role now that he's healthy, limiting his fantasy appeal to much deeper leagues. Liberatore, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his fifth big-league start on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 22-year-old lefty could stick in the rotation with Jack Flaherty and Steven Matz on the injured list. He's allowed eight earned runs on 19 hits while walking 10 and striking out 15 in 18 innings, and he'll need to show better control if he wants better results.
Batting Order
| 1 | Lars Nootbaar |
| 2 | Albert Pujols |
| 3 | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 4 | Nolan Arenado |
| 5 | Brendan Donovan |
| 6 | Juan Yepez |
| 7 | Corey Dickerson |
| 8 | Yadier Molina |
| 9 | Tommy Edman |
Jordan Hicks Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Lars Nootbaar |
| 2 | Albert Pujols |
| 3 | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 4 | Nolan Arenado |
| 5 | Brendan Donovan |
| 6 | Juan Yepez |
| 7 | Corey Dickerson |
| 8 | Yadier Molina |
| 9 | Tommy Edman |
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks enters the 2021 season as the Cardinals closer, and despite having all the talent to successfully fill the role, there remains a big question mark around his health. Hicks succeeded in the role in 2019 by converting 14 of his 15 save opportunities with a 3.14 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 28 2/3 innings (29 appearances). That ERA is supported by a 3.07 xFIP and 3.25 SIERA.Hicks' 2019 season ended in June after having Tommy John surgery, which resulted in him missing all of 2020. Hicks came to prominence after making his debut in 2018 and threw the fastest recorded pitch in history at the time, as well as having a sinker averaging over 100 mph over the last two years. That extreme velocity hasn't quite translated into a high strikeout rate, though, as his 2019 28.2% strikeout rate would have only ranked him 48th among qualified relievers. The concern for Hicks is his walk rate, which he actually lowered to 10.0% in 2019 (down from 13.3%). His career 12.5% walk rate is 11th-worst of all 108 relievers who threw 100-plus innings between 2018-2019. Pitchers returning from Tommy John surgery generally struggle with their control when they return, so that walk rate could lead to struggles. For a Cardinals team looking to contend in 2021, his leash might not be long enough to work through those problems. He's pitched just 1 2/3 innings in Grapefruit League play so far to the tune of a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 2:3 K/BB ratio with one hit batter. It's way too small of a sample to judge him on as his health is the most important factor right now. He's suffered no setbacks and looks to be 100% healthy as the regular season approaches. The Cards can still use Giovanny Gallegos as the closer to start the year, especially if Hicks is still working out the kinks. Hicks' 238 ADP does offer value, even though it's been jumping up over the last week. If he can start the season effectively and eventually earn that full time closer role then a 30-save season isn't beyond the realm of possibilities.
