Travis Hughes
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| Born: | May 25, 1978 |
| Birthplace: | Newton, Kansas |
| Height: | 6' 5" |
| Weight: | 215 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1997: 19th Round by the Texas Rangers |
| College: | Cowley County Community College |
| High School: | Elwood HS (NE) |
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Travis Wade Hughes (born May 25, 1978 in Newton, Kansas) is a right-handed reliever currently pitching for the Pawtucket Red Sox. He was drafted in the 19th round of the 1997 Amateur Draft by the Texas Rangers.
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Career Overview
Hughes was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1997 and earned Texas League All-Star honors in 2002 while at Double-A Tulsa. He played at three different levels for the Rangers in 2004, going a combined 4-8 with a 4.28 ERA in 55 relief appearances at Double-A Frisco, Triple-A Oklahoma and Texas.
The Washington Nationals claimed Hughes off waivers on April 7, 2005. He appeared in a total of 22 games for Washington in 2005 and 2006. The bulk of his work in 2006 came at Triple-A New Orleans where he posted a career-best 2.32 ERA and struck out 87 batters in 73.2 innings pitched, an average of 10.6 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched.
The Boston Red Sox signed Hughes as a free agent on December 20, 2006 and invited him to spring training, where he pitched 3.2 scoreless innings in four outings. He is currently pitching at Triple-A Pawtucket.
Travis has pitched in a total of 24 major league games in his career to date, compiling a 1-1 record with a 6.31 ERA, 16 strikeouts and 16 walks in 25.2 innings pitched.
Scouting Report
From Sox Prospects: "High energy bullpen righty. Fastball hits 96 mph. Mixes in changeups and sliders well."
Awards
- 2002 Texas League All-Star
- 2007 International League All-Star
Trivia
- Travis played at Cowley County College, where he was a member of the 1997 and 1998 Junior College World Series champs.
External Links
- Travis Hughes - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
