About Aaron Hicks
Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Angels. Hicks was drafted by the Twins in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2013 with the Twins and was traded to the Yankees after the 2015 season. In 2023, the Yankees released Hicks, and he signed with the Baltimore Orioles. == Early life == Aaron Michael Hicks was born October 2, 1989 in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, to Joe and Jody Hicks. Hicks grew up in San Pedro, California and attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, where he was a star baseball player. He also attended Major League Baseball's (MLB) Urban Youth Academy, which is designed to promote baseball in urban areas. == Career == === Minor leagues === A switch hitter, Hicks was drafted by Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft out of Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California. In his first professional season, Hicks was tabbed a 2008 Baseball America Rookie All-Star and named the top prospect in the Twins' organization.
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