James Hicks
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Hicks projects as a fringe starter who could settle into a back-end rotation role if the sinker/slider combination keeps playing and the command remains playable. The upside case is not loud, but the 2025 AFL performance hints at a path where sharper strike-throwing and a heavier ground-ball mix can cover a lot of traffic. The floor is a spotty up-and-down arm who gets exposed when his fastball command drifts and the slider is his only reliable bat-misser. If the delivery stays repeatable after the forearm injury and he keeps stealing strikes early in counts, he has a chance to hold a limited MLB role.
Projected MLB role: up-down #5 starter
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 74 in
- Weight: 190 lb
- Born: 2001-05-09
- 80Grade overall rank: #1346
- 80Grade team rank: #31
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Frequently asked questions
What position does James Hicks play?
James Hicks plays P.
Is James Hicks a left-handed or right-handed player?
James Hicks bats R and throws R.
Where does James Hicks rank as a prospect?
James Hicks is ranked No. 1346 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.