Hughes was born in Stamford, Connecticut but was raised in San Marino, California.\n', '

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.\n', '

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.\n', '

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