Aaron Hicks
Baseball player for the New York Yankees
Born
October 2nd, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2013. Played for the Minnesota Twins from 2013 to 2015, then joined the New York Yankees. Notable for strong defensive skills and a powerful batting style. Contributed to the Yankees in multiple playoff appearances and had a season with 27 home runs in 2018. Represented Team USA in international competitions.
Played for the New York Yankees
Hit 27 home runs in the 2018 season
Participated in international competitions with Team USA
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