Meet Jody And Joseph Hicks
Ava Arnold
Updated on January 04, 2026
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Aaron Hicks Parents: Meet Jody And Joseph Hicks: Born on October 2, 1989, Aaron Hicks, officially known as Aaron Michael Hicks is an American professional baseball player.
He developed a love for playing baseball at a younger age and has been consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after baseball players.
At the time of this writing (Sunday, May 21, 2023), Aaron Hicks is a professional baseball center fielder in the New York Yankees organization.
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He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft, making his MLB debut in 2013, and then traded to the Yankees after the 2015 season.
In November 2015, the Minnesota Twins traded Aaron Hicks to the New York Yankees for John Ryan Murphy.
The Yankees targeted Hicks due to his athleticism, strong throwing arm, and ability to hit left-handed pitching.
In January 2019, he signed a one-year, $6 million contract to stay with the Yankees. However, in February (2019), Hicks replaced the one-year deal with a seven-year, $70 million contract extension.
The new contract extension includes a $12.5 million club option for 2026, a $1 million buyout, and a $2 million signing bonus
In July 2022, Hicks hit his first career grand slam while pinch-hitting for Matt Carpenter as part of a 16-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates
In May 2023, Aaron Hicks hit the headlines following his designation for assignment to end disappointing Yankees tenure after Greg Allen was added to the roster
Unconfirmed reports say Aaron Hicks would likely not finish out the three years and nearly $30 million he had left on his contract with the Yankees
Aaron Hicks Parents: Meet Jody And Joseph Hicks
Aaron Hicks was born in San Pedro, California, United States to parents; Jody Hicks (mother) and Joseph Hicks (father).
His father was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 12th round of the 1975 amateur draft, but his career was ended early by an eye injury. For this reason, Joseph did not want either of their sons to play baseball.
Source: Ghgossip.com
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