Professional Middle Infielder
Chuck Hickman was born and raised as a native of Mandeville, Louisiana. Chuck Hickman started his career at St. Paul’s School in Covington as an eighth grader and quickly advanced to the varsity team. The height of his high school career was his senior year when he led St. Paul’s to its first 4-A State Championship while being named the Most Valuable Player in Louisiana and USA Today’s All-American Team. Chuck spent the majority of his playing time as a short stop and was a power hitter. Chuck set a St. Paul’s School record for the most homeruns in a single season, which he continues to hold.
He started his college career as a scholarship athlete at Pensacola Junior College in Pensacola, Florida. While in Pensacola, Chuck was named to the first team all conference team. After only one year at Pensacola Junior College, Chuck then chose to accept a full scholarship and moved on to the Division I Nicholls State University. During his college career he was named to first team all-conference for the Southland Conference for 3 consecutive years and continues to hold single season records at Nicholls State University for hits, assists, at bats, and total bases. While at Nicholls State University, Chuck also played summer baseball in the Clark Griffith League with the Arlington Senators clenching the National Championship Title of the All American Amateur Baseball Association in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Chuck’s college career was culminated by the Major League Baseball 2003 Draft. Chuck then started his professional baseball career with the Chicago Cubs organization. The highlight of his professional career was having the opportunity to play with the Chicago Cubs Major League Club on two occasions during spring training of 2005. He continued playing for the Chicago Cubs organization until 2005 at which time he returned to Louisiana to pursue other professional goals.
Chuck now lives in Covington, Louisiana with his wife, Candice, and his two sons, Mason and Maddox. Chuck owns a delivery and moving company, Full House Delivery Service, LLC. Chuck has also spent time teaching hitting and fielding, which is a passion and way to keep his love for baseball alive.
1997 – 1999 – St. Paul’s School – Starting Shortstop
4-A Most Value Player in Louisiana
4-A State Champion
USA Today All-American Team
1999-2000 – Pensacola Junior College – Starting Shortstop
1st Team All Conference
2001 – Arlington Senators – Clark Griffith League – Starting Shortstop
Clark Griffith League Champions
All American Amateur Baseball Association National Champion
2000 – 2003 – NCAA Division I Nicholls State University – Starting Shortstop
1st Team All Conference – Southland Conference – 3 years
2003 – Drafted 12th Round by the Chicago Cubs |
