Michael Darrell-Hicks
| Michael Darrell-Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 41 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 13, 1997 Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 2025, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through June 24, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 7.45 |
| Strikeouts | 8 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Michael Brian Darrell-Hicks (born November 13, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels.
Career
[edit]Darrell-Hicks graduated from South Warren High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, graduating in 2016. He enrolled at Western Kentucky University, and played college baseball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for three years. He transferred to Jacksonville University and played for one season with the Jacksonville Dolphins.[1]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]Darrell-Hicks signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2022.[2] He spent a majority of the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Rocket City Trash Pandas, pitching to a 6–7 record, pitching 53+2⁄3 innings in 33 games (including three starts), while striking out 58 and walking 13 batters.[3] Darrell-Hicks began the 2025 season on the roster of the Salt Lake Bees.[4]
On April 6, 2025, Darrell-Hicks was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5][6] He made his MLB debut on April 11 against the Houston Astros. In six appearances for Los Angeles, he struggled to a 9.39 ERA with six strikeouts across 7+2⁄3 innings pitched. Darrell-Hicks was designated for assignment following the acquisition of LaMonte Wade Jr. on June 8.[7]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]On June 13, 2025, Darrell-Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "BG native Darrell-Hicks gets first callup to MLB". Bowling Green Daily News. April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Schweinert, Lexi (August 5, 2022). "Local man supports son to MLB dream, adopted him in high school". WNKY. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ Harris, Chris (April 6, 2025). "Former Trash Panda pitcher Michael Darrell Hicks "Launched to the League"". MILB.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Salt Lake Bees Announce 2025 Opening Day Roster". MILB.com. March 28, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Bautista, Anthony (April 6, 2025). "Angels call up Darrell-Hicks, option top pitching prospect Dana". The Sporting Tribune. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (April 6, 2025). "'Keep going': Darrell-Hicks makes Majors after winding road". MLB.com. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Giants trade struggling 1B/OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to Angels". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 8, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Pirates Claim Michael Darrell-Hicks". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Kentucky
- Baseball players from West Virginia
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Inland Empire 66ers players
- Jacksonville Dolphins baseball players
- Los Angeles Angels players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Rocket City Trash Pandas players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Sportspeople from Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Sportspeople from Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Tri-City Dust Devils players
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers baseball players
- 21st-century American sportspeople