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Jordan Hicks

San Francisco Giants RHP NL West 2026
9
K / 9
4.5
ERA
3.5
BB / 9
5.5
Avg IP
108
Above Avg
Stuff+
5.5
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Jordan Hicks is a right-handed starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants with a Stuff+ score of 108 (above avg — MLB average is 100). Posting 9 strikeouts per 9 innings, Hicks demonstrates solid strikeout numbers combined with below-average control (3.5 BB/9). Averaging 5.5 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 5.5 strikeouts per outing. The league-average ERA baseline (4.5) rounds out a reliable projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Hicks's 5.5-K baseline daily: L1 season stats → L2 weather & air density → L3 opponent K% splits → L4 park factors. On a neutral day vs. an average lineup, the target lines are 5.5 Ks, 4.5 ERA, 5.5 IP, and 3.5 BB/9. Colder weather and favorable wind add roughly 0.3–0.8 extra Ks; high-altitude parks like Coors subtract from the ERA side.

Prop FAQ

How many strikeouts does Jordan Hicks average per start?
Based on a 9 K/9 rate across 5.5 average innings per start, Hicks projects to approximately 5.5 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Jordan Hicks's Stuff+ rating?
Hicks's 2026 Stuff+ is 108 — "Above Avg" relative to the MLB average of 100. This metric evaluates raw pitch quality (velocity, movement, spin rate) and is the strongest single predictor of future strikeout rate.
Is Jordan Hicks a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 9 K/9 and 108 Stuff+, Hicks has solid strikeout numbers. Shorter average outings (5.5 IP) can limit counting Ks even at a high rate. Check the live PitchProphet projection for today's matchup-adjusted line.

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