Liam Hicks impresses behind the plate for Marlins

by Bruno Mulé | Marlins Correspondent | Tue, Feb 25th 11:48am EST

Liam Hicks caught Sandy Alcantara during Sunday’s workout, and the Marlins ace came away impressed with his game-calling and pitch framing, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.

Fantasy Impact:

Hicks, a Rule 5 draft pick from Detroit, is making a strong case to stick on Miami’s roster. While his offensive contributions remain a question mark, his defensive skills are drawing early praise, which could be enough to keep him on the 26-man roster as a backup to Nick Fortes. The 25-year-old has yet to play above Double-A but showed strong on-base ability last season, posting a .379 OBP across 113 games. If he continues to earn trust behind the plate, Hicks could carve out a role as a defensive-minded catcher for Miami.

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