Hal Hughes walked through the dugout Sunday afternoon (May 6) to find four reporters waiting for him along the fence. The freshman LSU shortstop was coming off maybe the best offensive game of his collegiate career, and the rarity of the situation wasn't lost on him.
"Hey guys, it's been awhile," he said with a smirk.
Because Hughes isn't often requested by the media. He was batting .212 entering Sunday, and the things he does well aren't the flashiest. It's been about solid defense, well-executed bunts and moving the runner over for Hughes this season, and he's aware of that.