Decades ago I recall the lament about baseball salaries that it’s not so much the price of excellence but the price of mediocrity that was so high. When you’re that far below the Mendoza line he doesn’t even reach that level. Yes I know it’s early and you need at least a month or two before passing judgement. Since I no longer care about MLB beyond posting here I can snark all I want. :)
Hicks 2020 average was .225 with 6 homers in the Covid-shortened season, and his 2019 average was .235. with 12 homers in an injury-shortened season.