Win–loss record 14–12 Name Jared Hughes Career start 2006 WHIP 1.25 Weight 111 kg | Strikeouts 155 Height 2.01 m Earned run average 2.77 Role Baseball pitcher Salary 504,500 USD (2013) | |
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Current team Pittsburgh Pirates (#48 / Pitcher) Education California State University, Long Beach Profiles | ||
Jared hughes intimidation for the pirates
William Jared Hughes (born July 4, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011.
Contents
- Jared hughes intimidation for the pirates
- Warming up in the bullpen jared hughes
- Early life
- High school and college
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Milwaukeee Brewers
- References
Warming up in the bullpen jared hughes
Early life
Hughes was born in Stamford, Connecticut but was raised in San Marino, California.
High school and college
Hughes attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 16th Round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft, but chose to attend Santa Clara University. Hughes transferred to Long Beach State University after the 2004 season. He was a starting pitcher for LBSU for two seasons in 2005 and 2006 and posted a 16–7 career record with a 3.29 ERA, throwing 197 innings with 164 strikeouts.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hughes was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of Long Beach State University. Hughes started his pro career in 2006 with the Williamsport Crosscutters and the Hickory Crawdads. He spent the 2007 season with Hickory. He spent the 2008 season with the Lynchburg Hillcats and the Altoona Curve. In 2009, Hughes pitched for the Gulf Coast League Pirates and Altoona. In 2010, Hughes pitched for Altoona. Hughes started the 2011 season in the Altoona rotation, but was promoted and moved to the bullpen with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.
When Hughes was promoted to the majors in September 2011, he became the 41st major leaguer in Long Beach State history. He appeared in 12 games, going 0–1.
On April 25, 2012, Hughes was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. A day later he was optioned back but recalled again on May 1. On August 12, Hughes was optioned back to Indianapolis to make room for Juan Cruz coming off the Disabled list. He was recalled again on August 14. Hughes finished the season with 66 appearances, going 2–2 with a 2.85 ERA.
The 2013 season was a setback for Hughes, as he battled injuries and inconsistency throughout the year, resulting in a 2–3 record in 29 appearances and a 4.78 ERA. As a result, he also spent time at AAA, pitching in 18 games.
In 2014 Hughes played in 63 games and posted a 7–5 record, with a career low 1.96 ERA. In 64 1/3 innings, he allowed 51 hits and had a 1.09 WHIP.
The 2015 season was another successful one for Hughes as he put together a 3–1 record in a career-high 76 games, with a 2.28 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP.
Hughes was released on March 29, 2017.
Milwaukeee Brewers
Hughes signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on April 2, 2017.