On Sunday evening, Phil Hughes announced via Twitter that he was officially retiring.
It marks the end to a 12-year career for one of the most hyped pitching prospects the Yankees have ever developed. The best way I can describe Phil Hughes’ career is the same way I would describe riding a roller coaster. There were a lot of ups and downs but when the ride was over, everyone generally had a good feeling about the experience. In honor of Phil Hughes hanging them up, let’s do a career retrospective.
Phil Hughes was drafted right out of high school as the number 23 overall pick of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft.