IP 243
ERA 5.556
WHIP 1.605
BB/9 3.222
SO/9 6.296
  • Full name Ben Nicholas Hughes
  • Born 11/29/1989 in St. Louis Park, MN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School St. Olaf College
  • Drafted in the 10th round (318th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2011 (signed for $100,000).
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    Ben Hughes' combination of size, stuff and polish makes him the best prospect in the state. The 6-foot-5, 227-pound righthander has an assortment of pitches, starting with an 89-92 mph fastball that touches 94. He backs up his heater with a curveball, changeup and splitter, all of which have their moments. He uses his size to throw on a downhill plane, and his crossfire delivery to create more angle to the plate, making his pitches more difficult to hit. If he goes in the first 10 rounds, Hughes will surpass Andrew Schmiesing (Twins, 11th round, 2007) as the highest-drafted player in St. Olaf history.

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