Wrist Injury Sidelines Hicks

Published on July 11, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release

Minnesota Twins top prospect outfielder Aaron Hicks is headed to the disable list with a right wrist injury, where right handed starter Tom Stuifbergen will come off the DL filling out the 25-man roster.

Hicks the Twins 2008 first round pick is batting .264 in 78 games for the Snappers where he earned a Midwest League All-Star selection in 2010. With 292 at-bats Hicks as earned 53 walks, and has an SLG percentage of .408.

Another MWL All-Star Stuifbergen who has been on the DL since late May is 4-0 on the year with an ERA of 1.47.

Ticket packages for the 2010 season are now available with plenty of perks to go along with them. Contact a Snappers' representative at 2301 Skyline Drive in Beloit, 608-362-2272, or www.snappersbaseball.com for more information.

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