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Hicks thriving for Yanks since Beltran trade
- Updated: August 16, 2016
NEW YORK — For Aaron Hicks, the key to being consistent is being consistent.
Through the first four months of his first season with the Yankees, Hicks was a part-time player, serving primarily as a pinch-hitter or the all-around backup for when Carlos Beltran, Brett Gardner or Jacoby Ellsbury needed an off-day. But since Beltran was traded to the Rangers on Aug. 1, Hicks has had to step in as an everyday outfielder, and he’s taken advantage of the opportunity.
In 87 games through Aug. 1, Hicks was hitting .185 with three home runs and a .533 OPS. In 12 games (all starts) since the Beltran trade, however, Hicks is hitting .308 with three home runs and a .906 OPS. As a frame of reference, Beltran’s OPS with the Yankees this season was .890.
Hicks, who was primarily an everyday player during …
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