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Jordan Hicks can't believe what he looked like in high school ... even though it wasn't that long ago

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 17: at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cardinals rookie reliever Jordan Hicks has gotten a lot of attention this season for two primary reasons: 1. Born on Sept. 6, 1996, Hicks is one of the youngest players in MLB, and 2. He throws harder than almost any pitcher we have ever seen.
Everything has happened pretty quickly for the young right-hander -- he skipped Double and Triple-A on his fast track to the big leagues, and he's now a key part of the Cardinals bullpen. It was just a few years ago that Hicks was a high school pitcher from Texas looking to get drafted.
When video resurfaced of Hicks pitching at a high school showcase, he couldn't believe how different he looked: 

Hicks' fellow reliever Sam Tuivailala begged to differ:

Here are some other highlights from the baseball world of social media from over the last week: 
Aaron Judge and the Yankees are off to a great start in 2018. But could a position switch be in store for the 6-foot-7 outfielder? 

Phillies pitching prospect Connor Seabold has been having a solid year for the Class A Advanced Clearwater Threshers, but he had yet to get credit for a win until Tuesday ... in his eighth start of the season. He was happy to get the monkey off his back:

Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte had a scary moment in Sunday's game against the Marlins when he crashed into the wall trying to catch a Justin Bour fly ball.

One of Inciarte's youngest fans was a bit concerned about his favorite outfielder:

Inciarte assured him that he was OK:

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