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