Jordan Wicks

Jordan Maslin Wicks

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 3", Weight 220 lb.
• School Kansas State University
• High School Conway (AR) High School
• Debut August 26, 2023

• Born September 1, 1999 in Conway, AR USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Jordan Wicks was the 21st overall pick of the 2021 Amateur Draft by the Chicago Cubs, out of Kansas State University. He was the first player in school history to be selected in the first round.

He made his major league debut as the Cubs' starting pitcher against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 26, 2023, giving up 2 hits and striking out 9 over 5 innings to earn a 10-6 win. This came in spite of allowing a home run to Ke'Bryan Hayes, the first batter he faced. He retired 15 straight batters at one point, including five consecutive by striekout.

Further Reading

• Jordan Bastian: "Wicks K's 9, makes Cubs history in 'unbelievable' debut: No. 10 prospect strikes out five Pirates in a row, wraps start with 15 consecutive outs", mlb.com, August 27, 2023. [1]
• Wes Crosby (The Associated Press): "Jordan Wicks allows 2 hits and strikes out 9 in major league debut as Cubs top Pirates 10-6", Yahoo! Sports, August 26, 2023. [2]

Related Sites

• Jordan Wicks on mlb.com
• Kansas State bio