Drafted in the 7th round (200th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2017 (signed for $1,000).
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Hughes was a strike-throwing upper-80s righthander for most of his amateur career. His velocity spiked as a senior--reaching as high as 94-96. Hughes also shows a sharp slider. He receives excellent reviews for his character and makeup. He struck out 55 batters and walked 16 in 43 innings this season, posting a 2.51 ERA.
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