Aaron Hicks' Jersey Number?

[10PagesOfClearBlueSky]

Since conversations about jersey numbers are being universally praised as worthwhile and interesting...

 

 

http://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-talk/5679-should-plouffe-give-bruno-24-a.html

 

 

I thought I would pose the question: Now that Hicks has officially won the Starting Center Fielder job, do you think he gets switched to a "better" jersey number than #63? Or do you think he would have been given the option of a lower number or different number early in Spring Training, seeing as how he has definitely been viewed as a future piece of the major league puzzle since before his impressive Spring?

[cmathewson]

Is #1 taken?

[SweetOne69]

Good question. It is tough to say, while numbers in the 60's are rare some players do choose them.

 

Dick & Bert think that he will have a new number come opening day. What number did he wear in the minors?

[10PagesOfClearBlueSky]

Haven't seen it yet. Not since you know who....

 

Hicks could definitely do a lot to change the thoughts I've recently associated with #1.

[10PagesOfClearBlueSky]

Good question. It is tough to say, while numbers in the 60's are rare some players do choose them.

 

Dick & Bert think that he will have a new number come opening day. What number did he wear in the minors?

 

Didn't catch Bert and Dick discussing it. I think he wore #13 at New Britian.

[James]

He wore #12 in HS. He was wearing #31 in NB last year, but that is Alex Burnett's number, so Hicks might not get to wear that again.

[Jeremy Nygaard]

I would guess the Twins will give him a few options.

 

Hicks has worn:

 

GCL Twins - 55

Beloit Snappers - 5

Fort Myers Miracle - 5

New Britain Rockcats - 31 - He wore 31 because his dad did (and Dave Winfield did).

 

If you scroll a little ways down, you can see what numbers are worn by whom.

 

Some early favorites:

1 - currently worn by NRI Ray Olmedo.

2 - worn by Dozier (and Span and Revere), I'm sure he'd take it if given the chance (he won't).

5 - worn by Escobar, who appears destined for the Opening Day roster.

11 - "big brother" Ben Revere's number last year; vacated when Thomas was sent across the street.

22 - worn by Wilkin Ramirez, who has a shot to stick.

31 - worn by Alex Burnett

48 - worn by Brandon Boggs, who has a shot to stick.

55 - vacated by Chris Colabello.

[Jeremy Nygaard]

Hicks, officially, is hooking #32 from Kyle Gibson.

 

Apparently he decided to one-up his old man.

[10PagesOfClearBlueSky]

Hicks, officially, is hooking #32 from Kyle Gibson.

 

Apparently he decided to one-up his old man.

 

Danny Gladden will be alright with that. Players are sometimes funny about the guys who take over their jersey numbers. It's like they're linked together in a small way.

 

Where did you hear this about Hicks wearing #32?

[Jeremy Nygaard]

Where did you hear this about Hicks wearing #32?

 

Hicks' Twitter account.

 

Winfield wore #32 while he played for the Twins as well.

[10PagesOfClearBlueSky]

Hicks' Twitter account.

 

Hot shot techno-wizard. You don't have to rub your exclusive access in our faces..

[shoeman34]

So Hicks can take any number he wants from anyone who is not on the 25 man roster? Or how does that works?

[10PagesOfClearBlueSky]

So Hicks can take any number he wants from anyone who is not on the 25 man roster? Or how does that works?

 

Not sure how it works. I remember hearing that the clubhouse and equipment manager decided which numbers go to which players, but I'm sure the team steps in and makes certain choices. Especially when choosing a number for one of their "main guys".