“The real Ohtani replacement” – Angels Fans Playfully Rib Two-Way Star as Aaron Hicks Smacks Home Run against Marlins

This year marks Aaron Hicks’ 12th season in the major leagues, although it is his first with the Los Angeles Angels. After creating a stir with the Baltimore Orioles during the winter, he signed to a one-year contract with the team.

Los Angeles Angels Slugger Aaron Hicks

Tuesday night, Hicks batted second in the team’s game against the Miami Marlins. Hicks received his pitch and sent it over the fence for his first home run of the year as he faced off against Jesus Luzardo.

Hicks gave the Los Angeles an early 2-0 lead in Miami with an RBI single to center field in his subsequent at-bat, which also scored Zach Neto. He is undoubtedly making an impression on his new company.

Aaron Hicks' solo home run (1)

He’s not Shohei Ohtani, but he’s trying his hardest to distract the fans from the two-way sensation when he plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers this winter. This early in the season, Ohtani has not yet Һit a home run.

One fan posted, calling it “the real Ohtani replacement”.

Another fan wrote, “Excellent to see someone other than Mike Trout hitting dingers for the Angels.”

Hicks had not yet found his rhythm, going hitless in his previous four games leading into Tuesday’s contest. After this game, maybe, he will be able to put those difficulties behind him and establish himself as a formidable opponent.

Making an impression in a crowded Angels outfield is Aaron Hicks’ goal.

Los Angeles Angels - Mike Trout and Aaron Hicks (Image via Getty)

It was somewhat of a puzzle when Aaron Hicks finally came to an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels. The outfield core that the squad already had, which included Jo Adell, Mickey Moniak, Taylor Ward, and Mike Trout, was fairly good.

Hicks promised that he would try his hardest to establish himself as a regular player this season, knowing full well what he was getting himself into. Considering what he accomplished with the Orioles the previous season, that is not completely out of the question.

Hicks played 65 games for Baltimore, Һitting.275/.381/.425 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs after struggling with the New York Yankees and being DFA’d. He only Һit eight home runs in 130 games in 2022, so this was a significantly greater output than that.

It can be a revolving door in the outfield until one player in this group stands out from the others. To order to keep Trout healthy all season, he is anticipated to be used as the team’s designated hitter once a week.