| Nat Hicks | |
|---|---|
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| Catcher | |
| Born: April 19, 1845 Hempstead, New York, US | |
| Died: April 21, 1907 (aged 62) Hoboken, New Jersey, US | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 1872, for the New York Mutuals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 5, 1877, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .264 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 116 |
| Teams | |
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Nathaniel Woodhull "Nat" Hicks (April 19, 1845 – April 21, 1907) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for six seasons, two in the National League.[1] Hicks was one of the first catchers to stand directly behind the batter, which allowed future Hall of Fame pitcher, Candy Cummings to develop the first curveball used in baseball.[2][3] Hicks was a popular and highly regarded player during his time in baseball, but injuries sustained over the course of his career cut his playing time short.[4]
- ^ "Nat Hicks' Stats". retrosheet.org. Retrieved March 3, 2008.
- ^ Morris, Peter (2010). Catcher: How the Man Behind the Plate Became an American Folk Hero. Government Institutes. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-5666-3870-8. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Evolution of Catcher's Equipment". sabr.org. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Behind The Bat With Nat Hicks". The New York Times, May 12, 1907. May 12, 1907. Retrieved March 3, 2008.