Brandon Hughes (baseball)

Brandon Kenneth Hughes (born December 1, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Brandon Hughes
Hughes with Michigan State in 2017
Chicago Cubs – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1995-12-01) December 1, 1995
Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 17, 2022, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record2–6
Earned run average3.91
Strikeouts85
Teams

Career

Hughes played college baseball at Michigan State University. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs 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.[1]

Hughes was called up to the majors for the first time on May 17, 2022.[2] 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.[3] On May 30, Hughes was selected back to the active roster.[4] On August 18, Hughes earned his first career save after pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles.[5]

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.[6]

References
  1. "It's a Pitcher's Life for Me | Brandon Hughes Transitions from the Outfield to the Mound".
  2. "New Chicago Cubs call-up Brandon Hughes is one of baseball's most surprising success stories". The Des Moines Register.
  3. "Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Sent back to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  4. "Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Back in big leagues". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  5. "Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Collects first save". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  6. "Cubs' bullpen loses Heuer, Hughes for season with injuries: reports". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.


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