*Photo from Battery Power*
Another major league career has come to an end. RHP Collin McHugh has retired from his playing career after over a decade in the majors, according to an announcement by McHugh.
Never regarded as a top prospect, McHugh debuted in 2012 with the New York Mets and struggled through his tenure in Queens before being traded in 2013. After a rough stint with the Colorado Rockies, he landed with the Houston Astros, where his career then took off.
McHugh said in his announcement that "I got drafted in the 18th round by the Mets, most likely as a favor to my college coach. I threw 90 mph. I was never supposed to make it out of Single-A ball. Sixteen years later, it's finally time for me to hang 'em up. And as cringey as it might sound, I'm proud of myself."
Last season, McHugh was in his second year with the Atlanta Braves, who declined their option on him at the end of the year. He had a 4.30 ERA, 4.09 FIP, and 1.568 WHIP in 58 2/3 innings, appearing in 41 games and starting one. He did not pitch in the postseason.
Starting his career as a starting pitcher, McHugh transitioned to the bullpen in 2018, making only 16 starts from 2018 on. As a starter, he finished in 4th place in the voting for AL Rookie of the Year in 2014 and finished in 8th in voting for the Cy Young in 2015.
McHugh pitched for the Mets, Rockies, Astros, Braves, and Tampa Bay Rays in 11 seasons in the majors. He ends his career with a 3.72 ERA, 1.229 WHIP, and 3.58 FIP to his name, throwing 992 2/3 innings over 127 starts and 219 relief appearances. In the playoffs, he has a 4.00 ERA and 0.926 WHIP in 3 starts, 12 total appearances, and 27 innings pitched.
After his tenure with the Astros ended, McHugh signed with the Red Sox before the 2020 season, only to get injured and then opt out of playing the season. He returned with a vengeance in 2021, posting a 1.55 ERA and 0.938 WHIP in the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen before signing with the Braves.
Comments
Post a Comment