Michael Darrell-Hicks

53+2⁄3 innings in 33 games (including three starts), while striking out 58 and walking 13 batters. ^[3] Darrell-Hicks began the 2025 season on the roster of the Salt Lake Bees. ^[4]

On April 6, 2025, Darrell-Hicks was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. ^{[5] [6]} He made his MLB debut on April 11 against the Houston Astros. In six appearances for Los Angeles, he struggled to a 9.39 ERA with six strikeouts and one win across 7+2⁄3 innings pitched. Darrell-Hicks was designated for assignment following the acquisition of LaMonte Wade Jr. on June 8. ^[7]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 13, 2025, Darrell-Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. ^[8]

References

1. "BG native Darrell-Hicks gets first callup to MLB". Bowling Green Daily News. April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
2. Schweinert, Lexi (August 5, 2022). "Local man supports son to MLB dream, adopted him in high school". WNKY. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
3. Harris, Chris (April 6, 2025). "Former Trash Panda pitcher Michael Darrell Hicks "Launched to the League"". MILB.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
4. "Salt Lake Bees Announce 2025 Opening Day Roster". MILB.com. March 28, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
5. Bautista, Anthony (April 6, 2025). "Angels call up Darrell-Hicks, option top pitching prospect Dana". The Sporting Tribune. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
6. Bollinger, Rhett (April 6, 2025). "'Keep going': Darrell-Hicks makes Majors after winding road". MLB.com . Retrieved April 10, 2025.
7. "Giants trade struggling 1B/OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to Angels". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 8, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
8. "Pirates Claim Michael Darrell-Hicks". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.

External links

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Michael Darrell-Hicks
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 41
Pitcher
Born: (1997-11-13) November 13, 1997 (age 27) Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 2025, for the Los Angeles Angels

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