Brandon Kenneth Hughes (born December 1, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs.
| Brandon Hughes | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hughes with Michigan State in 2017 | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 56 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 1, 1995 Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 17, 2022, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–6 |
| Earned run average | 4.75 |
| Strikeouts | 106 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Career
editAmateur career
editHughes attended Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He then enrolled at Michigan State University, where he played college baseball for the Michigan State Spartans.[1]
Chicago Cubs
editThe Chicago Cubs selected Hughes in the 16th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft as an outfielder. The Cubs converted him from an outfielder into a pitcher in 2019.[2]
Hughes was called up to the majors for the first time on May 17, 2022.[3] He made his MLB debut that day. Hughes made five relief appearance for the Cubs, giving up two runs in 7.0 innings pitched while striking out 9 before he was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Triple-A on May 28.[4] On May 30, Hughes was selected back to the active roster.[5] On August 18, Hughes earned his first career save after pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles.[6]
In 2023, Hughes made 17 appearances out of the Cubs' bullpen, but struggled to a 7.24 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 13+2⁄3 innings of work. On June 24, 2023, it was announced that Hughes would undergo a debridement surgery on his left knee, promptly ending his season.[7] He was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 17.
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn February 1, 2024, Hughes signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[8] In 10 appearances for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he logged a 1.84 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 14+2⁄3 innings pitched. On April 30, the Diamondbacks selected Hughes' contract, adding him to the major league roster.[9] In 12 appearances for Arizona, he struggled to a 10.29 ERA with 18 strikeouts over 14 innings pitched. On August 2, Hughes was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Reno.[10] On September 14, the Diamondbacks added Hughes back to their active roster.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Former Stevenson player Brandon Hughes makes MLB history in debut". May 18, 2022.
- ^ "It's a Pitcher's Life for Me | Brandon Hughes Transitions from the Outfield to the Mound".
- ^ "New Chicago Cubs call-up Brandon Hughes is one of baseball's most surprising success stories". The Des Moines Register.
- ^ "Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Sent back to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Back in big leagues". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Collects first save". cbssports.com. August 19, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Cubs' bullpen loses Heuer, Hughes for season with injuries: reports". sports.yahoo.com. June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Sign Brandon Hughes to Minor League Deal". February 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Select Brandon Hughes". mlbtraderumors.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Outright Brandon Hughes, Thyago Vieira". mlbtraderumors.com. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks DFA Andrew Knizner, Place Ryne Nelson On 15-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet