Phil Hughes

American baseball pitcher and All-Star

Phil Hughes - American baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born

June 24th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2007. Played for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and San Diego Padres. Recorded a 16-win season with the Yankees in 2014, earning an All-Star selection. Notable for his strikeout capabilities and resilience on the mound.

Played for New York Yankees from 2007 to 2013

Selected as an All-Star in 2014

Achieved a career-high of 16 wins in 2014

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