Real Baseball Intelligence

School: Wilson HS (California)

Class: HS Senior

Height: 6′1″

Weight: 165 lbs.

Bats: Switch

Throws: Right

Pos: of/rhp

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

Commitment: Southern California

Previously Drafted: None

Strengths:
Hicks might be the most exciting player in the draft.  A two-way stud, Hicks features a 94 mph fastball and dynamic secondary stuff: an excellent hard curve, a solid cutter and changeup. In the field, Hicks is a switch-hitting outfielder with plus speed and athleticism and well-above-average raw power.

Weaknesses:
He’s the rawest player in the draft.  His swing is long and he’s taken too many bad cuts.  He’ll need to get stronger and add weight.

The Future:
#10-20 overall.