Phil Hughes
American baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born
June 24th, 1986
38 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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