Jordan Hicks's transition from reliever to starter started promisingly, as he was among the best pitchers in the league through April. However, by early June, exhaustion set in from a significant increase in workload, particularly after he exceeded 1,000 pitches earlier than in previous seasons. Despite showcasing impressive stats, including a 2.70 ERA and limiting opponents' batting averages, Hicks struggled as the season progressed. The heavy reliance on his sinker, initially effective, became problematic and marked the turning point in his decline as starter.
Hicks transitioned from relief to starting pitcher, performing brilliantly initially before exhaustion due to increased workload led to his decline in effectiveness.
By the end of May, Hicks had a stellar 2.70 ERA and impressive groundball rate, showcasing his ability to limit opponent's offensive success.
The heavy reliance on his sinker, which proved problematic, contributed to his decline in performance as the season progressed.
Despite his early-season excellence, Hicks's limited experience with high pitch counts ultimately led to his burn out by June.
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