Benton Hickman is becoming Arizona’s funky-arm bullpen weapon
In the 2026 season, freshman right-hander Benton Hickman emerged as a trusted relief arm for Arizona, appearing in 18 games and striking out 25 in 19.0 innings while holding hitters to a .211 average despite a 6.63 ERA[1]. His calling card is a low, unusual arm slot and an attack-the-zone mentality that coaches say plays up under pressure; he’s been used in high-leverage spots and has flashed multiple scoreless outings, including a three-inning, no-baserunner gem against New Mexico[6][8]. If your team wants a fearless, competitive bullpen piece with real deception, he’s a fit[6][4].
