Outlook Liam Hicks
Liam Hicks' breakout sophomore campaign rolls on as elite contact and rising power make him a must-start catcher.
Hicks has been red-hot, batting .317 with two home runs over his last 12 games, including a blazing .400 average over the past week. His production has fueled a surge for the fourth-place Marlins, who have won eight of their last 10 games to pull even at 36-36. Hicks is locked into daily playing time, serving as Miami's primary designated hitter and backup catcher to keep his bat in the lineup.
This sophomore breakout is legitimate; after hitting just six home runs in 120 games last year, Hicks already has 13 homers and 51 RBIs in 70 contests. While our models project a rest-of-season average of .241, his improved .485 slugging percentage and outstanding eye make him a top-tier fantasy option behind the plate.
Miami plays six games this week, starting with a tough matchup in Philadelphia against Zack Wheeler but quickly transitioning to highly vulnerable arms like Andrew Painter and Adrian Houser. With several high-ERA pitchers on the schedule, Hicks is primed for another productive week. Verdict: Start.
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