Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brewer Hicklen

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brewer Hicklen made an impact.

Charles Brewer Hicklen is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He made his major league debut in 2022 and has also played for the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers. Hicklen's career is focused on his performance as an outfielder in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Drafted by Kansas City Royals

In 2017, Hicklen was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the seventh round of the MLB draft as the 210th overall pick, making him the highest-selected player from UAB in the MLB draft.

2018: Minor League Assignments

In 2018, after not making an Opening Day roster for a minor league team, Hicklen was assigned to the Lexington Legends and later promoted to the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

2019: Return to Wilmington

In 2019, Hicklen returned to the Wilmington Blue Rocks for another season.

2021: Plays for Northwest Arkansas Naturals

In 2021, Hicklen played for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of Double-A South.

2022: MLB Promotion and Minor League Performance

In 2022, Hicklen began the season with the Omaha Storm Chasers, was promoted to the major leagues on May 26, and made his debut that night. He was later returned to the minor leagues. In the minor leagues, he batted .248/.348/.502 in 480 at bats and had 202 strikeouts.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Hicklen made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

August 23, 2023: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

On August 23, 2023, Hicklen was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. He later elected free agency on November 6 after playing 11 games for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

November 28, 2023: Signed with Milwaukee Brewers

On November 28, 2023, Hicklen signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

2023: Assignment to Triple-A Omaha

In 2023, Hicklen was assigned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the season. In 61 games, he batted .233/.338/.452 with 8 home runs, 29 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.

2024: Brewers Roster Additions and Promotion

In 2024, the Brewers assigned Hicklen to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, added him to their 40-man roster on July 15 (optioning him back to Nashville), and promoted him to the major leagues on September 1. He batted 0-for-5 in three games for Milwaukee.

March 27, 2025: Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee

On March 27, 2025, Hicklen was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers.

March 28, 2025: Traded to Detroit Tigers

On March 28, 2025, Hicklen was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to the Triple-A Toledo Mudhens and later called up to replace an injured player.