The Baltimore Orioles seem to be bringing out the best in each of their players this season.
One player, in particular, didn’t even start the season on his team.
That’s former New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks.
He had a terrible start to the year with the Yankees, but has since found his style as an Oriole.
Baltimore continues to bring out the best in its players, and Hicks is another case of that.
According to @MLBdream on Twitter, Hicks has improved in every statistical category since joining the Orioles.
Aaron Hicks in 2023
⚾️75 PA with Yankees:
.188/.263/.261 – 1 HR – .240 wOBA – 49 wRC+
[47.7% GB – 41.7% FB%]⚾️76 PA with Orioles:
.292/.387/.554 – 4 HR – .402 wOBA – 161 wRC+
[37.3% GB% – 51% FB%]pic.twitter.com/6gvpaDnt3t—MLBdream (@MLBdream) June 26, 2023
He’s been a welcome addition to the Baltimore outfield and someone they can continue to count on.
His ability as a switch player is something that makes him very valuable.
Sometimes a change of scenery is the best thing for a player and that has been the case with Hicks.
He stepped in while Cedric Mullins was injured and kept the Orioles’ offense on track.
Although he’s not an everyday player, he’s part of a solid outfield rotation.
The Orioles are having a very good season once again, proving that last year was no fluke.
They have a 47-29 record and are one of the best teams in the American League.
Baltimore has the third best winning percentage in baseball and should return to the playoffs this year.
The last time we saw the Orioles in the playoffs was in 2016.
Seeing this star-studded team in the postseason will be great for baseball.
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