Liam Hicks

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Tampa Bay Rays · C/1B

Age 275' 9" · 185 lbsBats Left

#104 Current#207 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

After a solid sophomore campaign, Hicks continues to develop as Miami's primary catching option with steady production across the board. His 2026 season shows meaningful improvement, particularly in batting average (.278) and power (13 HR), suggesting he's found more comfort at the plate following his rookie adjustment year. The modest run and RBI totals reflect the Marlins' overall offensive limitations rather than any lack of effort, but Hicks offers enough consistency in average and mid-range power to provide reliable value at a typically thin position. Stolen bases remain a non-factor, so fantasy managers should view him as a source of batting average stability and modest power rather than expecting multi-category contributions beyond the triple-slash line and counting stats.

News Updates

Liam Hicks sits out Game 3, benched against lefty pitcher
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks was absent from the Game 3 lineup against Milwaukee, benched as the Brewers sent a left-handed pitcher to the mound. This represents tactical roster management by the Rays' coaching staff during the World Series.
Oct 28, 2026
Liam Hicks hits two-run homer in World Series Game 2
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Game 2 of the World Series against the Brewers. His power display provided critical offense for Tampa Bay in their tight contest. Hicks did not start Game 3, suggesting possible availability management by the Rays.
Oct 27, 2026
Hicks launches two-run homer in World Series Game 2
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks went 1-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and delivered a two-run home run in Game 2 of the World Series against the Brewers. Hicks' productive at-bat and power display demonstrate his offensive contribution during the postseason. His ability to drive in runs makes him a relevant fantasy consideration.
Oct 26, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2025	Miami Marlins	119	390	332	.247	6	45	37	2	56	.346	.346	.692
2026	2 teams▼	142	554	479	.284	18	82	66	3	55	.367	.434	.801
Career	Totals	261	944	811	.269	24	127	103	5	111	.359	.398	.757

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

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2021	ACL Rangers	10	32	24	.125	0	2	6	0	4	.344	.125	.469
2022	3 teams▼	50	199	150	.327	3	32	23	5	22	.462	.460	.922
2023	2 teams▼	92	372	298	.275	4	45	35	7	63	.414	.372	.786
2024	2 teams▼	113	494	406	.264	6	47	67	3	58	.379	.357	.736
Career	Totals	265	1097	878	.274	13	126	131	15	147	.405	.374	.779

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

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	27	24	.250	0	1	2	0	3	.333	.333	.666

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	102	92	.293	2	11	7	0	12	.353	.402	.755

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg84.6 mph

Max EV108.9 mph

Launch Angle14.5°

Barrel %3.7%

K %9.9%

Hard Hit %27.1%

Sprint Speed25.7 ft/s

Bat Speed68.3 mph

Whiff %11.4%

Chase %26.6%

xBA0.261

xSLG0.358

xwOBA0.319

GB%43.3%

FB%24.5%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2025

Miami Marlins

119

390

332

.247

.346

.692

2026

2 teams▼

142

554

479

.284

.367

.434

.801

Career

Totals

261

944

811

.269

127

103

111

.359

.398

.757

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

ACL Rangers

.125

.344

.125

.469

2022

3 teams▼

199

150

.327

.462

.460

.922

2023

2 teams▼

372

298

.275

.414

.372

.786

2024

2 teams▼

113

494

406

.264

.379

.357

.736

Career

Totals

265

1097

878

.274

126

131

147

.405

.374

.779

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.250

.333

.666

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

102

.293

.353

.402

.755