The Marlins have confirmed that catcher/first baseman Hicks has secured a position on the Opening Day roster, following a video announcement by manager Clayton McCullough. Drafted in 2021 by the Rangers and subsequently traded to the Tigers, Hicks was left unprotected during the Rule 5 draft, allowing the Marlins to pick him up. Despite a mixed minor league track record, including poor defensive metrics and minimal power numbers, his solid plate discipline has made him a viable option behind the plate alongside Nick Fortes as the team prepares for the upcoming season, aiming for development over competition.
The Marlins announced today that catcher/first baseman has made the Opening Day roster, in the form of a video of manager Clayton McCullough telling the Rule 5 pick that he made the team.
His minor league track record has pluses and minuses. His defense isn't considered especially strong, which is why he's played a bit of first base in addition to his work behind the plate.
His overall result is a humpbacked slash line of .274/.405/.374, which translates to a 124 wRC+.
The Marlins will roll with a Fortes/Hicks duo behind the plate. The club isn't expecting to compete this year, so Hicks should get a decent amount of rope to prove himself.
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