Brandon Hughes Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Brandon Hughes
Born 12/01/1995 in Sterling Heights, MI
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: S / Throws: L
School Michigan State
Debut 05/17/2022
Drafted in the 16th round (495th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2017 (signed for $125,000).

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A three-year starter at Michigan State, Hughes has shown modest but steady improvement at the plate to go with a middle-of-the-diamond defensive profile. He's a plus runner who is an average defender in center. Hughes switch-hits and gets caught out on his front foot too frequently from both sides of the plate. He makes it work in college thanks to quick hands, but it leads some scouts to question how well he'll hit against tougher competition. Despite his size (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) he has below-average power, focusing more on getting on base than driving the ball.

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A three-year starter at Michigan State, Hughes has shown modest but steady improvement at the plate to go with a middle-of-the-diamond defensive profile. He's a plus runner who is an average defender in center. Hughes switch-hits and gets caught out on his front foot too frequently from both sides of the plate. He makes it work in college thanks to quick hands, but it leads some scouts to question how well he'll hit against tougher competition. Despite his size (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) he has below-average power, focusing more on getting on base than driving the ball.

Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of LHP Brandon Hughes from Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks sent LHP Brandon Hughes outright to Reno Aces.
LHP Brandon Hughes roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Brandon Hughes to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks recalled LHP Brandon Hughes from Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Brandon Hughes to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks recalled LHP Brandon Hughes from Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Brandon Hughes to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of LHP Brandon Hughes from Reno Aces.
Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Brandon Hughes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left knee inflammation.
Chicago Cubs placed LHP Brandon Hughes on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 12, 2023. Left knee inflammation.
Chicago Cubs activated LHP Brandon Hughes from the 15-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs placed LHP Brandon Hughes on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 27, 2023. Left knee inflammation.
Chicago Cubs activated LHP Brandon Hughes from the 15-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs sent LHP Brandon Hughes on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs placed LHP Brandon Hughes on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Left knee inflammation.