With spring training already back in action, every team is trying to reach their full potential before the regular season starts on March 30. Some of the players, despite trying their best to live up to the fans’ expectations, are not receiving admiration from their respective fan bases. One such player would be the New York Yankees’ center fielder Aaron Hicks. Having made his MLB debut in 2013 with the Twins after showing subpar play, he got traded to the Yankees after the 2015 MLB season.
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From that moment, he started to rise and live up to his potential and fans’ expectations of him. But that didn’t last long. Last year’s regular season wasn’t any better, either. Being prone to injuries is one of the reasons that center fielder Hicks has not played well in the past few players. Almost every athlete indeed goes through a slump during his career. But in Hicks’ case, it’s been too long of a stretch. That’s why when the Yankees slugger hit a two-handed home run against the Tampa Bay Rays, he failed to garner the admiration from the fanbase.
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The Yankees fanbase is indeed one of the biggest in the entire big league. However, it is also true that it can be ruthless at times. It’s true that Aaron Hicks has failed to show what he’s capable of doing. Also, whenever he does try, the fans fail to recognize his talent.
Therefore, when he hit the two-handed home run, instead of getting some praise, he got brutally mocked by the fans. Following are some of the reactions of baseball fans toward Hicks’ home run to the sticks.
I never been so upset about a homer
— Jeff raspy (@JeffRaspy) March 4, 2023
I have never felt worse about a Yankees home run than this
— Frankie G (@FrankieG1998) March 4, 2023
All this just to hit .208 .540ops in the season
— The Yanks Zoo (@RepBX99) March 4, 2023
First and last of the season
— Val Train (@VTrain612) March 4, 2023
I can’t believe my eyes. Aaron Hicks hit a homer? 😨
— Marshall (@MarshallSearfo1) March 4, 2023
Nice HR for Aaron Hicks but he still sucks!
— Leo D. Glover🎥🎬🎭🏆 (@LeoDGlover32) March 4, 2023
Never should have signed him
— Jeff (@wilks5697) March 4, 2023
He can't fool me anymore.
— Axl (@Axeldinho03) March 4, 2023
Send him to jail where he belongs
— NY Mario (@nyyavid2) March 4, 2023
Still sucks and needs to go!
— SGT HULKA'S BIG TOE (@SaltEOne) March 4, 2023
Helping his trade value
— Christopher Vancheri (@CVancheri) March 4, 2023
I just hope this adds to the trade value, but also hope he does well with us this season too
— NDIsThatYou? (@NickDIZASTER_) March 4, 2023
Instead of appreciating their player for trying his best, the fanbase spoke so less of the athlete. However, there are a few people who think that this home run might help increase his trade value.
Before the 2022 season, Hicks betted on himself to have a 30/30 season. But he failed to complete his bet because of getting injured in the middle of the season. Thereby unintentionally giving the fans yet another chance to mock him.
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But does this home run during spring training will change his fate? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
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Abhishek Kumar