2012: Battled injury most of the season … worked his way back to appear in one game as a pitcher … threw one inning against Manhattan Christian on April 17.

2011: Played in 11 games, making eight appearances on the mound … also was used as a pinch runner … all eight pitching appearances were out of the bullpen … led the team with a  3.20 ERA … did not allow an earned run in six of the eight appearances … got his first career collegiate victory by pitching five innings of relief against Dordt College on Apr. 12 … did not allow a run and struck out two against the Defenders.

Academic: Elementary Education major.

In High School: Earned two varsity letters in baseball at Waverly HS … was named All-State honorable mention in baseball in two seasons … played pitcher and in the outfield for the Vikings.

Personal: Born 2/20/92, son of Middy and Lori Hughes.