Following their doubleheader sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, the Detroit Tigers are off to their greatest start in recent memory, leading the AL Central with a 24-13 record. Early in the 2025 season, Detroit is establishing itself as a serious contender thanks to a three-game winning run and balanced play on both sides of the ball. The team’s depth, resiliency, and next-man-up mindset are exemplified by Brewer Hicklen’s first MLB hit, which comes during this impressive start. Despite recent injuries, the Tigers’ roster continues to excel, and this timely performance adds to the expanding list of contributions from all across the team.
Hicklen made his Major League debut on May 26, 2022, after being selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 2017 draft. But he hadn’t scored a base knock until May 8, 2025. Years spent in the lesser leagues molded his tenacity, which resulted in a memorable event for the entire team as well as for him. Hicklen’s long-awaited impact was made possible by the Tigers vs. Rockies game.
The following caption was posted by the official team’s X, previously Twitter account, to mark the occasion.
Hicklen has only made nine plate appearances in his MLB career before to this point in time. He did, however, excel in the minor leagues, hitting 22 home runs and snagging 44 bags at Triple-A in 2024. After Manuel Margot was placed on the 10-day injured list, he was brought up to provide the Detroit team with an additional right-handed hitter off the bench.
Resilience is central to Hicklen’s narrative. He walked on at UAB before receiving a scholarship after playing baseball and football in high school. He was born in Hunstville, Alabama. He has a chip on his shoulder, a symbolic feature that adds dimension to his trip, and his middle name, Brewer, comes from a family history.
This significant event is more than simply a box score statistic. It’s evidence of the love and effort that go into each call-up and every player on the Tigers roster. Hicklen’s breakout may portend even greater things for him and the team, as they now lead the AL Central at 24-13.
