Phil Hughes
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Born: Jun 24, 1986
- Debut: April 26, 2007
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
July 5, 2009
The New York Post is suggesting that the Yankees should find another option other than Phil Hughes to take over for Chien-Ming Wang in the rotation. Hughes has been an anchor in the eighth inning, and he is unscored upon in his last eight outings.
Our View:
With Wang expected to miss a decent amount of time, the Yankees have a decision to make. Hughes has been outstanding in the bullpen, but someone has to start the game. Alfredo Aceves is another option, or the team could call someone up from Triple-A. Stay tuned for a decision.
June 3, 2009
WFAN is reporting that Phil Hughes will be sent to the bullpen to make room in the rotation for Chien-Ming Wang.
Our View:
This is a puzzling decision since the Yankees said only yesterday that this would not be the case. Either way, it appears to be happening now and Hughes will be out of the rotation until an injury to a different Yankees starter or another Wang blowup. If you have an available roster spot, it might make sense to hold on to Hughes, but if not, there is probably little value in keeping him and waiting.
May 31, 2009
Phil Hughes did not factor into the decision on Sunday in the Yankees' 5-4 loss to the Indians. Hughes went five innings and allowed four runs on five hits while walking one and striking out six.
Our View:
Not a great showing by Hughes today. The six strikeouts in five innings were nice, but the four runs were not so much. Hughes remains a risky fantasy play, but he has the potential to be a good starting pitcher.
May 25, 2009
Phil Hughes improved to 3-2 with eight shutout innings in Monday's 11-1 win over the Rangers. He allowed just four base runners and struck out six.
Our View:
Hughes quieted one of the most powerful offenses in the league today, and the outing figures to keep him in the rotation for now. It was easily his strongest outing of the season, but he did record nine strikeouts in five innings his last time out.
May 20, 2009
Phil Hughes continued his improvement on Wednesday as the Yankees beat the Orioles 11-4. Hughes went five innings and allowed three runs on six hits while walking one and striking out nine.
Our View:
Hughes continues to improve in every outing, and his nine strikeouts tonight were a bit of a shocker. His spot in the rotation is still on pretty thin ice with Chien-Ming Wang close to a return, but his outing tonight may stay his execution for one more start.
May 15, 2009
Phil Hughes pitched much better on Friday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Yankees came back to beat the Twins 5-4. Hughes went five innings and allowed three runs on six hits while walking four and striking out two.
Our View:
Hughes was better tonight, be he still wasn't great. His fantasy value has fallen as fast as his ERA has skyrocketed, but he still has value in AL-only leagues. He still has the potential to be very good, but he isn't right now.
May 9, 2009
Phil Hughes was annihilated on Saturday. He allowed eight runs on eight hits and two walks over just 1.2 innings and was justly charged with his second loss of the season. The eight-run second inning he coughed up led to a 12-5 Orioles win.
Our View:
This is about as bad as it gets for a young pitcher. Hughes' ERA jumped from 2.70 to 8.49 after Saturday's performance and fantasy owners will now think twice about starting him next time around.
April 28, 2009
Phil Hughes was brilliant in his first start of the season on Tuesday. He tossed six shutout innings and allowed just two hits and two walks against six strikeouts. He earned the win as the Yankees cruised to an 11-0 thrashing of the Tigers.
Our View:
Hughes was awful last season with a 6.62 ERA in eight starts, but started the season strong in Triple-A this year and it carried over to the Big Leagues on Tuesday. He looked dominant, and if the once highly-touted prospect has finally figured it out the Yankees are in line for a much needed boost.
April 28, 2009
Phil Hughes has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees, according to the New York Post.
Our View:
As expected, Hughes will start tonight's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park. Hughes was 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA over three starts at Triple-A, but struggled over eight starts with the Yankees in 2008, and will have a tough assignment in his return to the rotation. He is worth a look in AL-only leagues, but is not recommended as an option for tonight.
April 26, 2009
The Yankees have confirmed that Phil Hughes will start on Tuesday in place of Chien-Ming Wang, the New York Daily News reports. The Yankees face the Tigers in Detroit. Hughes is 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA over three starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "You don't call a guy up to make one start; that's unfair to put that type of pressure on him," manager Joe Girardi says. "We plan on him being in our rotation."
Our View:
Hughes is worth a look in AL-only leagues and possibly in larger mixed formats. If Hughes pitches well, he obviously has a chance to stick in the majors. He didn't work out in 2008, but he is still just 22 and has high potential.
April 24, 2009
Phil Hughes could replace Chien-Ming Wang in the Yankees' rotation if Wang is sent to the DL to build up arm strength after a poor 0-3 start, according to the New York Post.
Our View:
Wang's next turn would be Tuesday against the Tigers. Hughes is currently 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA over three starts with Triple-A Scranton, and is worth a look as a flier for AL-only and deeper mixed leagues if he is brought in to replace Wang.
March 21, 2009
Phil Hughes has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees, according to MLB.com. GM Brian Cashman said, "I told him that he had a great camp and to keep working. We told him about all the things that we saw and what he needs to continue to work on. He is in a great frame of mind. He knows he did great here, but he also knows that it's not in his best interest to now be held back."
Our View:
Hughes did not have a shot to earn a rotation spot out of spring training, but Cashman noted that Hughes would be among the first considered if one of their starters goes down with an injury. Hughes is worth stashing in deeper AL-only leagues.
March 20, 2009
Phil Hughes allowed one earned run on three hits over 4.1 innings in Friday's 4-2 win over the Twins, with one walk and no strikeouts.
Our View:
Hughes is not expected to hold a rotation spot at the beginning of the season, but could be called up to start at some point, depending on injuries. He is worth stashing in deeper AL-only leagues.
February 26, 2009
Phil Hughes threw two hitless innings in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Rays, with one walk and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Hughes enjoyed a solid spring debut, but there is currently no room for him in the Yankees' rotation.
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