Dusty Hughes (baseball)

Dustin Robert "Dusty" Hughes (born June 29, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

Dusty Hughes
Hughes with the Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1982-06-29) June 29, 1982
Tupelo, Mississippi
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 6, 2009, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
May 27, 2011, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–5
Earned run average4.99
Strikeouts60
Teams

Career

Kansas City Royals

Hughes was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round of the 2003 MLB Draft. On September 6, 2009 Hughes made his Major League debut against the Los Angeles Angels. Hughes threw 413 innings in relief, allowing just one hit and struck out five batters.[1]

Minnesota Twins

On January 26, 2011, Hughes was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins. He posted an ERA of 9.95 before being designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves

After the season, he signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.

References


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