Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball catcher |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Liam Hicks
03/08/2026
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins just before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline in exchange for three prospects. Hicks was hitting .282 with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs for Miami at the time, and the Rays viewed him as a long-term option behind the plate. He is under club control through the 2030 season.
19/04/2025
Liam Hicks hit his first career MLB home run on April 19, 2025, off Canadian pitcher Jordan Romano of the Philadelphia Phillies. The milestone came during his rookie season with the Miami Marlins, which began after his debut in late March 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Liam John Sherwood Hicks |
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| Summary | Liam Hicks is a Canadian professional baseball catcher who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins in 2025. He was traded from the Marlins to the Rays on August 3, 2026, and is under Rays club control through the 2030 season. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
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| Weight | 185 lb |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, Toronto |
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Career
| Amateur | Attended Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, then Mineral Area College and Arkansas State University, where he played for the Red Wolves | ||||||||
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| Professional Early Career | Played for the Guelph Royals of the Canadian Baseball League in 2018. Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Played for the Frisco RoughRiders and in 2024 for Double-A Erie. | ||||||||
| Detroit Tigers | Traded by the Rangers to the Detroit Tigers on July 28, 2024, in exchange for Carson Kelly | ||||||||
| Miami Marlins | Selected by the Miami Marlins in the Rule 5 Draft on December 11, 2024. Made his MLB debut on March 28, 2025, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hit .247 with six home runs and 45 RBIs for Miami in 2025. | ||||||||
| Tampa Bay Rays | Traded by the Marlins to the Tampa Bay Rays on August 3, 2026. Rays gave up Brayden Taylor, Jacob Kisting and Adrian Santana in the deal. | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Team Supported as a Child | Toronto Blue Jays |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a ninth-round pick by the Texas Rangers in the 2021 MLB Draft. | |
| 2. Hit his first career home run off fellow Canadian Jordan Romano of the Philadelphia Phillies on April 19, 2025. | |
| 3. Changed his uniform number to 34 in April 2025. | |
| 4. Bats left-handed and throws right-handed. |
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