Milwaukee Brewers Call Up Outfielder Brewer Hicklen

Hicklen joins the major league roster after a strong season in Triple-A Nashville, making history with his fitting name.

Brewer Hicklen was signed by the Brewers in November 2023 after a stint with the Kansas City Royals.
He earned his major league call-up by hitting 21 home runs and stealing 42 bases in Nashville.
Hicklen is the first player in Brewers' history to share his name with the team.
He made his debut in a game against the Cincinnati Reds, starting in right field and batting fifth.
Hicklen's name is a family legacy, derived from his great-great-grandmother's maiden name.