Jordan Hicks

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Chicago White Sox · RP/SP

Age 306' 2" · 217 lbsThrows Right

#619 Current

FBaseball Overview

Entering 2026, this veteran right-hander operates primarily out of the White Sox bullpen in a setup or relief capacity, offering modest upside in strikeouts while carrying significant ERA and WHIP concerns. His early-season metrics paint a troubling picture, as he's posted a 4.95 ERA and 1.90 WHIP through 20 innings while notching just one save, suggesting he lacks the stability or role security to be counted on as a reliable fantasy asset. The trajectory from 2025—when he compiled 58 strikeouts but struggled with a 6.95 ERA across 67.1 innings—indicates continued volatility in his performance that makes him a risky streaming option at best. Fantasy managers should approach cautiously unless he demonstrates improved command and earns a more defined closer role moving forward.

News Updates

Jordan Hicks blows save vs Cubs in extra innings
White Sox closer Jordan Hicks recorded a blown save in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Cubs, surrendering one run on a hit and three walks while striking out two across 1.1 innings. The setback could impact the closer situation in Chicago's bullpen.
Aug 18, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	St. Louis Cardinals	73	0	3	4	6	3.59	1.34	70	77.2	45
2019	St. Louis Cardinals	29	0	2	2	14	3.14	0.94	31	28.2	11
2021	St. Louis Cardinals	10	0	0	0	0	5.40	1.50	10	10.0	10
2022	St. Louis Cardinals	35	8	3	6	0	4.84	1.32	63	61.1	35
2023	2 teams▼	65	0	3	9	12	3.29	1.36	81	65.2	32
2024	San Francisco Giants	29	20	4	7	1	4.10	1.45	96	109.2	47
2025	2 teams▼	34	9	2	7	2	6.95	1.66	58	67.1	32
2026	Chicago White Sox	53	2	3	2	1	3.94	1.54	64	48.0	33
Career	Totals	328	39	20	37	36	4.36	1.41	473	468.1	245

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	2 teams▼	12	12	6	2	0	2.97	1.43	42	60.2	29
2017	2 teams▼	22	19	8	3	1	2.74	1.34	95	105	45
2021	Memphis Redbirds	3	3	0	0	0	15.00	2.67	3	3.0	3
2022	Memphis Redbirds	4	1	0	0	0	12.60	2.20	5	5.0	4
2025	Worcester Red Sox	2	1	0	0	0	10.80	3.60	2	1.2	2
2026	Charlotte Knights	3	0	0	1	0	10.13	1.88	6	2.2	2
Career	Totals	46	36	14	6	1	3.49	1.45	153	178	85

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	5.0	1-0	0	0.00	1.20	9	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	2	27.3	3-1	0	3.21	1.29	46	16

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo99.2 mph

Avg Spin2107 rpm

Whiff %28.2%

K %29.6%

BB %15.3%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %1.7%

xERA2.85

xBA Against0.193

xSLG Against0.249

BA Against0.228

SLG Against0.344

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

St. Louis Cardinals

3.59

1.34

77.2

2019

St. Louis Cardinals

3.14

0.94

28.2

2021

St. Louis Cardinals

5.40

1.50

10.0

2022

St. Louis Cardinals

4.84

1.32

61.1

2023

2 teams▼

3.29

1.36

65.2

2024

San Francisco Giants

4.10

1.45

109.2

2025

2 teams▼

6.95

1.66

67.1

2026

Chicago White Sox

3.94

1.54

48.0

Career

Totals

328

4.36

1.41

473

468.1

245

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

2 teams▼

2.97

1.43

60.2

2017

2 teams▼

2.74

1.34

105

2021

Memphis Redbirds

15.00

2.67

3.0

2022

Memphis Redbirds

12.60

2.20

5.0

2025

Worcester Red Sox

10.80

3.60

1.2

2026

Charlotte Knights

10.13

1.88

2.2

Career

Totals

3.49

1.45

153

178

W-L

ERA

WHIP

5.0

1-0

0.00

1.20

W-L

ERA

WHIP

27.3

3-1

3.21

1.29