Dusty Hughes

Baseball player, Kansas City Royals

Dusty Hughes - Baseball player, Kansas City Royals
Born

June 29th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher. Made his debut with the Kansas City Royals in 2010. Over the course of his career, contributed to the team's pitching efforts and participated in various games during the season. Played in the minors before advancing to the major leagues.

Debuted with the Kansas City Royals in 2010

Pitched in 36 games during MLB career

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