2026 Stats
AVG
.288
HR
13
RBI
56
R
49
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Hicks was part of the rotation at turnstile, sorry, catcher with the Marlins in 2025. The Marlins catchers (and pitchers) allowed 191 successful stolen bases in 2025 nabbing just 24 potential thefts, and Hicks was as guilty as the rest catching 6 of 57 attempts. He is an interesting sort at the plate beause he is extremely disciplined with all his studying of the strike zone behind the plate as he has delivered a double-digit walk percentage every season of his professional career and has more walks (209) than strikeouts (203) in his professional career. He also has 19 home runs in nearly 1400 plate appearances with a .269 batting average. He qualifies at both catcher and first base, but lacks the power fantasy managers desire from either position and will obviously hurt you much less at catcher where his skills should still allow him to hit for an above-average batting average from the catching position. Hicks cannot hurt you as a second catcher in a deep league, but he also is not going to help you much. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Marlins in March of 2026.
Knocks three hits in win
Hicks went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.
Analysis
Hicks has come back hot after a minimum stay on the injured list due to a back issue. He's gone 9-for-23 (.391) since his return while making starts at catcher (one), first base (two) and designated hitter (two) in that span. He's had a consistent enough bat to be a near-everyday presence in the lineup for the Marlins. Hicks is hitting .288 with an .830 OPS, 13 home runs, 54 RBI, 48 runs scored, seven doubles, one triple and a stolen base over 78 contests. He continues to primarily bat out of the leadoff spot versus right-handed pitchers.
Hicks has come back hot after a minimum stay on the injured list due to a back issue. He's gone 9-for-23 (.391) since his return while making starts at catcher (one), first base (two) and designated hitter (two) in that span. He's had a consistent enough bat to be a near-everyday presence in the lineup for the Marlins. Hicks is hitting .288 with an .830 OPS, 13 home runs, 54 RBI, 48 runs scored, seven doubles, one triple and a stolen base over 78 contests. He continues to primarily bat out of the leadoff spot versus right-handed pitchers.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+41%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+61%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .562 | 130 | 1 | 12 | .206 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .795 | 588 | 18 | 89 | .280 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .554 | 64 | 1 | 7 | .214 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .893 | 264 | 12 | 49 | .310 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .569 | 66 | 0 | 5 | .196 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .715 | 324 | 6 | 40 | .256 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+4%
OPS on Road
2026
+14%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .739 | 343 | 9 | 43 | .251 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .769 | 375 | 10 | 58 | .283 | ||||
| 2026Home | .885 | 154 | 7 | 30 | .299 | ||||
| 2026Away | .776 | 174 | 6 | 26 | .285 | ||||
| 2025Home | .617 | 189 | 2 | 13 | .211 | ||||
| 2025Away | .764 | 201 | 4 | 32 | .281 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Liam Hicks compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
1.03BB Rate
9.5%K Rate
9.1%BABIP
.278ISO
.172AVG
.288OBP
.361SLG
.460OPS
.821wOBA
.361Exit Velocity
87.3 mphHard Hit Rate
32.8%Barrels/PA
2.4%Expected BA
.268Expected SLG
.408Sprint Speed
21.2 ft/secGround Ball %
46.5%Line Drive %
16.2%Fly Ball %
37.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hicks was acquired by Detroit from the Rangers at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Carson Kelly to Texas and he was then snagged by the Marlins in this offseason's Rule 5 draft. Hicks projects to be a backup catcher long term, and he'll need to be kept in the majors all season otherwise Miami would have to return him to Detroit. Hicks' production at Double-A improved after the trade, as he slashed .272/.414/.368 with two home runs, two steals, a 15.9 percent walk rate and a 9.7 percent strikeout rate in 33 games after slashing .260/.364/.353 with four home runs in 80 games with the Rangers' Double-A affiliate. Hicks hasn't logged a slugging percentage higher than his on-base percentage since he was in rookie ball in 2022, so it's pretty clear that power won't be a big part of the equation but he could be one of Miami's better on-base threats. Hicks will be competing with Nick Fortes and prospect Agustin Ramirez for playing time behind the dish, and he could also get starts at first base and designated hitter if he's holding his own as a hitter.
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Two more hits in Wednesday's loss
Hicks went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.
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Returns from injured list
The Marlins activated Hicks (back) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
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Could be activated Tuesday
Hicks (back) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday in Colorado when first eligible, MLB.com reports.
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Awaiting MRI results on back
Hicks is awaiting MRI results on his injured lower back, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
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Heads to IL with back strain
The Marlins placed Hicks on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a lower-back strain.
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