Phil Hughes

Philip Joseph Hughes (born June 24, 1986) is an American right-handed professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and San Diego Padres. He stands 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall and weighs 240 pounds (110 kg). He was the Yankees\' first-round pick in the 2004 MLB draft.\n', '

During his time in the Yankees\' minor-league system, Hughes was one of the most highly anticipated prospects in baseball, but his major league career was marked by inconsistency. He debuted in the major leagues in 2007 as a starting pitcher and quickly demonstrated his potential with a bid for a no-hitter in only his second MLB start. However, injury cut short his outing, as well as significant portions of his 2007 and 2008 seasons. Hughes began 2009 in the minors but later returned to the major leagues, eventually converting to a reli…