Arizona’s late-inning righty who wins with poise and strike-throwing
Garrett Hicks has emerged as a dependable bullpen weapon for Arizona, handling high-leverage innings with a compact right-handed profile and enough command to limit damage in pressure spots. In 2026, he became the Wildcats’ closer, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and a Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List after posting a 3.94 ERA with 6 saves, 28 strikeouts, and a .259 opponent average across 21 appearances. He looks like a fit for teams that value composure, strike-throwing, and proven late-game toughness over pure velocity.
