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Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins Angels Astros Athletics Blue Jays Braves Brewers Cardinals Cubs Diamondbacks Dodgers Giants Indians Mariners Marlins Mets Nationals Orioles Padres Phillies Pirates Rangers Rays Reds Red Sox Rockies Royals Tigers Twins White Sox Yankees Home |  Attendance  |  Charts/Graphs |  Depth Chart |  Directory |  Roster |  Schedule |  Stats |  MLB News |  MLB Scores 2013 Avg. .138   Career Avg. .138 Name   Aaron Hicks Born   10/2/1989 Height   6-2 Weight   190 Number   32 Position   CF Bats   S Throws   R Reg. Season Postseason Game Log Splits vs Pitcher Notes 5/13/2013 11:28:00 AM Description: Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks is questionable for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox with a sore right wrist. Insight: The Twins have been very patient with Hicks even though the rookie is batting .137 with 325strikeouts in 102 at-bats. He is batting .231 over the past seven days.   Cold 5/7/2013 5:55:00 PM Description: Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks is sitting out Tuesday, according to LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune. Insight: Neal called it a "manager's decision." The Twins have been very patient with Hicks even though the rookie is batting .124 with 32 strikeouts in 89 at-bats.   Cold 5/4/2013 7:45:00 PM Description: Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks went 1-for-3 with a solo homer Saturday against the Indians. Insight: It was the first homer of his major league career. The rookie won the center field job after a strong spring, but he started off 2-for-48 (.042) with 20 strikeouts and was bumped out of the leadoff spot. He's still looking for his first multi-hit game.   Cold 4/12/2013 7:36:00 PM Description: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire admits that the team has discussed moving rookie outfielder Aaron Hicks down in the order, but he will remain in the leadoff spot for now. SOURCE: LaVelle E. Neal III, Star Tribune Insight: Hicks hit .286, 21 doubles, 11 triples and 13 homers, walked 79 times and swiped 32 bags at Double-A last season and he batted .370 with four home runs in 73 at-bats this spring to win the center field job, but he has started off 2-for-35 (.057) with 16 strikeouts. It doesn't get much colder than that.   Cold 4/9/2013 7:20:00 PM Description: Twins rookie center fielder Aaron Hicks will get a night off Tuesday. Insight: Hicks hit .286, 21 doubles, 11 triples and 13 homers, walked 79 times and swiped 32 bags at Double-A last season and he batted .370 with four home runs in 73 at-bats this spring to win the center field job, but he has started off 2-for-30 (.067) with 13 strikeouts.   Cold 4/7/2013 9:27:00 AM Description: Twins rookie center fielder Aaron Hicks has started off 1-for-22 with 10 strikeouts. Insight: He has been leading off but he likely will be moved down if he continues to struggle. Hicks hit .286, 21 doubles, 11 triples and 13 homers, walked 79 times and swiped 32 bags at Double-A last season and he batted .370 with four home runs in 73 at-bats this spring to win the center field job.   Hot 3/24/2013 7:46:00 PM Description: Aaron Hicks will open the season as the Twins' starting center fielder. Insight: Darin Mastroianni was expected to win the job but instead Hicks impressed by hitting .350 in spring training. The 23-year-old hit .286 with 13 HR and 61 RBI last season at Double-A New Britain. He also swiped 32 stolen bases.