Dusty Hughes (baseball)

Dusty Hughes
Dusty Hughes
	Hughes with the Kansas City Royals
	Pitcher
	Born: June 29, 1982 (age 42); Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
	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 record	2–5
Earned run average	4.99
Strikeouts	60
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Kansas City Royals (2009–2010); Minnesota Twins (2011);

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

Career

Kansas City Royals

Hughes was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round of the 2003 MLB Draft. On September 6, 2009 Hughes made his Major League debut against the Los Angeles Angels. Hughes threw 41⁄3 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

Following the 2011 the season, he signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He was released on November 2, 2012. He signed with them again on the 15th. He also played with the Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League during the offseason. He was released by the Braves on May 9, 2013.

References

^ KC, Hochevar overmatched vs. Halos

External links

Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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[1] KC, Hochevar overmatched vs. Halos

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