Jordan Hicks is a 26 years old professional baseball player from the United States. Hicks was born on September 6, 1996, in Houston, Texas, USA.
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He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the 2015 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut on March 29, 2018.
One of Jordan Hicks’ most notable attributes is his exceptional fastball. Hicks is one of the hardest throwers in the major leagues, having been measured as throwing as hard as 105 miles per hour (169 km/h).
During his rookie season in 2018, Hicks quickly established himself as a reliable late-inning reliever for the Cardinals. He earned his first MLB save on April 2, 2018, and continued to showcase his talent throughout the season.
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Unfortunately, Hicks faced a setback during the 2019 season when he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his pitching elbow. This injury required Tommy John surgery, leading to a significant recovery period.
The Cardinals traded Hicks to the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30, 2023, in exchange for minor league pitchers Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse.
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