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Full Name:
 

John Austin Hicks​

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Nicknames:

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“Jazz"

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Born:  
   

August 31, 1989

Richmond, Virginia

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Family:  

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Brothers: Daniel, Kyle 
Spouse: Leslie Hassell 

His brother Daniel played high school baseball with Justin Verlander.

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His brother Kyle played baseball for Randolph-Macon College.

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He and his wife were married January 13, 2018 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

 

Friends:  

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He played youth baseball with NFL quarterback Russell Wilson.

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Steven Proscia was his roommate in College.
 

School:  

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Goochland High School in Goochland, Virginia
Mascot: Bulldogs 
Football Coach: Joe Fowler

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University of Virginia 
Cavaliers baseball
Brian O'Connor
Teammates: Chris Taylor
Full roster

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Baseball Related:

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2008 - Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 31st round but did not sign.

2011 - Drafted by the Seattle Mariners (123rd overall).

2015 - August 29th - Major League debut with the Seattle Mariners.

2016 - Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.

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