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PREP • Selected by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 31st round of 2008 MLB Draft • Two-time All-Region honoree (2005, 2006), Three-time All-District (2004-06) and 2006 All-Metro and All-State in baseball • Named to 2008 Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason Atlantic Region All-High School Senior Team • Played in only three baseball games in senior year after tearing ACL during football season • Went 4-for-7 with home run in three games in 2008 • In 2007, hit .527 with six home runs and 33 RBI • Played running back and linebacker for football team • 2007 and 2008 All-District, All-Region and All-State in football; 2007 All-Metro in football • Rushed for 985 yards on 85 carries (11.27/rush) in 2007 • Also a member of track and field team in 2004 and 2005 (high jump, 400 meters)
PERSONAL • Full name is John Austin Hicks • Parents are John and Karen Hicks • Born Aug. 31, 1989 • Has two brothers, Daniel and Kyle – Kyle is a junior pitcher at Randolph-Macon College
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