Jordan Hicks

Jordan Hicks delivered a strong performance against the Mets, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight over five innings in a 7-2 victory for the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

His control was a bit shaky with two walks, but he managed to keep the hits down to just two. This outing should reassure fantasy managers about Hicks's reliability, especially considering his solid season stats with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. His strikeout rate, which has been a modest 7.4 K/9 this season, saw a significant boost in this game, suggesting he might be finding a new groove. While he doesn't offer saves, his ability to eat innings and maintain a low ERA and WHIP makes him a valuable asset in formats that reward these metrics.

Jordan Hicks allowed one run on three hits over five innings with one strikeout and one walk on Sunday against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Hicks earned his fourth win on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.38 so far this year. He'll face the Mets next.

Jordan Hicks allowed two earned runs on seven hits over five innings while striking out four in Monday's loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bit of a mixed bag for Hicks, who managed to avoid issuing any walks but also gave up a considerable number of hits. His season ERA slightly increased to 2.44, and his WHIP now stands at 1.15. Despite the lack of walks, the volume of hits allowed today could be a concern for fantasy managers relying on him for more dominant outings. Moving forward, Hicks's ability to maintain a decent strikeout rate and control the number of hits will be crucial for his fantasy value, especially in leagues where WHIP and ERA are critical metrics.

Jordan Hicks allowed three earned runs and struck out five over five innings in the Giants' 8-6 win against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a somewhat shaky performance, yielding seven hits and two walks, Hicks managed to avoid a meltdown, which helped his team secure the win. This outing slightly dents his impressive 2.30 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, but it's not a disaster by any stretch. His season-long metrics, including a solid 3.26 FIP and a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest he remains a reliable option in most fantasy formats. However, his low strikeout rate (7.3 K/9) continues to limit his ceiling compared to other pitchers in fantasy leagues.

Jordan Hicks allowed two earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three in a loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a slight deviation from his otherwise stellar season, as evidenced by his 1.89 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. The four walks issued are particularly concerning, considering his decent 2.14 strikeout-to-walk ratio entering the game. Hicks's inability to prevent free passes this outing likely inflated his pitch count, leading to an earlier exit than usual. While his season-long metrics like a 3.36 FIP and 0.231 BABIP suggest some level of effectiveness, fantasy managers should monitor his control issues closely in upcoming appearances to gauge if this game was an anomaly or a sign of regression.