New York Yankees fans infuriated as Aaron Hicks has turned it around since signing with the Baltimore Orioles: "This needs to be investigated"

It's still early, but former New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks looks like a completely new baseball player after signing with the Baltimore Orioles. Excluding Tuesday, Hicks has gone 5-for-11 with a triple and an RBI.

In his first at-bat against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Hicks launched his first home run as an Oriole. It was a no-doubter off Freddy Peralta. He's been nothing short of excellent as he fills in for the injured Cedric Mullins.

It seems that a change in scenery is all the slugger needed to find himself once again. It can get daunting to play for a team like the New York Yankees when you aren't producing on a consistent basis.

If Hicks revitalizes his career in Baltimore, the Orioles would look like geniuses. They only owe Hicks the league minimum, while New York is on the hook for most of his contract.

This is the last thing New York Yankees fans wanted to see. They were brutally tough on Aaron Hicks during his last few seasons in the Bronx.

Hicks' hot streak is terrible timing for the Yankees. They could use his bat, as Aaron Judge is potentially headed to the IL with a toe injury.

Is this the new Aaron Hicks?

It's no secret that the last few seasons were not Aaron Hicks' best. He struggled with injuries and the constant concern of the media and fans calling him out for anything he did wrong. That's a tough environment for even the mentally-strongest athletes to thrive in.

It really seems that Hicks needed a change of scenery because he's been on fire ever since he landed in Baltimore. Not only is he getting it done with his bat, but he's also making stellar plays in the outfield. In a game against the San Francisco Giants a few days ago, he robbed Mitch Haniger of a three-run home run.

Hicks has gone above and beyond in his short time with the Orioles. It will be interesting to see how the team manages his playing time after Cedric Mullins comes off the IL. Mullins will get his spot back, and Hicks could be a great bench player, giving others a day off when needed.

Keep an eye on Hicks this season. He could provide some great value for Baltimore this season.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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