[5] As a sophomore in 2020, he started four games and gave up one earned run over 26 innings for a 0.35 ERA before the college baseball season was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[6] He spent that summer playing in the Northwoods League for the Rockford Rivets, compiling a 0.52 ERA with 52 strikeouts over 34+2⁄3 innings.

[10][11] This makes Wicks both the highest and the first ever first round draft pick to come out of Kansas State's baseball program.

[13] Wicks made his professional debut with the South Bend Cubs of the High-A Central, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned runs and three walks while striking out five.

[20] On August 26, 2023, Wicks was officially recalled by the Cubs to make his first career start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.