Baseball being one of the oldest games in the history of the USA has not been kind to every player. While some players shined in the game enough to make their way to Cooperstown, the rest fought for their position in the team. There are many players who once showed up as the star player of the New York Yankees but were unable to give their best because he is prone to injuries.

The current Yankees slugger, Aaron Hicks, started the 2022 season of MLB with the great ambition of wanting to hit 30 homers. But as it turned out, he could not be on the roster for the complete season because of a knee injury. Since then, he has been majorly criticized by Yankee fans for his play on the team. 

With spring training just a month away, every MLB star is gearing up for the 2023 season. So is the New York Yankees slugger Aaron Hicks. The center fielder’s father posted a video of him taking hits in the cage as he sets himself on track before he shows up in Tampa. But instead of being appreciated for practicing, he was brutally mocked by the fans.

What are the fans saying about the New York Yankees player?

The fact that Hicks, in the last couple of years, has not played to his full potential is not wrong. But most baseball fans want to see the player fail instead of being supportive of the player. They are adamant that he won’t be playing better anytime soon. 

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Following are some of the reactions of the fans.

The fans are not convinced that Hicks might be ready for a good season. One of them doesn’t want him to wear the pinstripes ever again, whereas one thinks he has to make a massive return in the ballpark to gain some respect from the fans. The latter might be true. 

How did Hicks play in the last season?

Before ending up on the injured list again, Hicks managed to hit eight home runs with 40 RBIs in his time on the plate. During the 2022 season, the center fielder continued to go through his downward spiral despite having a start full of motivation. 

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Maybe this year will be his actual redemption year, and he will get back to his solid form. How do you think Hicks will play in the coming season? Let us know in the comments below!