As you have probably heard by now, the Astros new General Manager - James Click made his first official signing: Jared Hughes - as a non-roster invitee.
Who is Jared Hughes?
The gigantic right handed pitcher hailing from Connecticut (although growing up in California) clocks in at 6’7 and 240 lbs. At 34 years old, Hughes is no longer a spring chicken but has been a solid pitcher across his career.
As a prospect, Hughes was drafted twice (the 16th then the 4th round), but never quite lived up to the potential that tantalized scouts due to his height.