Brewer Hicklen, a player born to be a Milwaukee Brewer, made his debut with the team on Sunday, becoming the first player in franchise history to share a name with the team. Named after his great-great-grandmother’s maiden name, Hicklen got the start in right field and hit fifth in the lineup. The 28-year-old from Alabama had previously played for the Kansas City Royals, before signing a minor league contract with the Brewers in 2023. In his first game with the Brewers, Hicklen went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. His unique name made him part of a select group of players in Major League Baseball history who shared the same first name as the team’s nickname.
On social media, fans reacted to Milwaukee’s newest Brewer with excitement and humor, noting the fitting nature of having a player named Brewer on the team. The announcement of Hicklen’s debut sparked positive reactions from fans who saw the significance of his unique name in relation to his new team. With a strong performance in the minor leagues leading up to his call-up, Brewer Hicklen is poised to make an impact with the Brewers as they continue their pursuit of a championship.
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