Collin McHugh, Pitcher, Atlanta Braves

Date of Birth: 6/19/1987
Birthplace: Naperville, Indiana
College: Berry College

Collin McHugh, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, was first drafted by the New York Mets in 2008. He pitched in the Mets' minor league system from 2008 through most of 2012, joining the Mets for eight games in 2012.

After three games with the Mets in 2013, they traded McHugh to the Colorado Rockies. He then pitched in four games with the Rockies.

In December, 2013, the Houston Astros claimed McHugh off waivers. He finished the 2014 season with an 11-9 record, 157 strikeouts to 41 walks, and a 2.73 ERA in 154.2 innings in 25 games.

McHugh pitched in 32 games with the Astros in 2015. He had a strong season, finishing second in wins in the American League, one win less than his teammate Dallas Keuchel. He finished the season with a 19-7 record, 171 strikeouts to 53 walks, and a 3.89 ERA in 203.2 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 10.0 innings in 2 games and he gave up 9 hits, including 2 home runs, and 5 runs.

In 2016, McHugh pitched 184.2 innings in 33 games with the Astros. He finished the season with 13 wins to 10 losses, a career high 177 strikeouts (to 54 walks), and a 4.34 ERA.

McHugh spent time on the DL in 2017, limiting his playing time to 12 games. He finished the season with 5 wins and 2 losses, 62 strikeouts to 20 walks, and a 3.55 ERA in 63.1 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 6.0 innings in relief in 2 games and he gave up 1 hit (a home run). He struck out 7 batters and walked 4.

McHugh had a good season in 2018, finishing with a 1.99 ERA in 58 games. He had 6 wins and 2 losses and 94 strikeouts to 21 walks in 72.1 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 4.0 innings in 4 games and he gave up 1 hit and no runs. He struck out 5 batters and walked none.

McHugh spent time on the DL in 2019 with right elbow discomfort. He finished the season with 4 wins and 5 losses, 82 strikeouts to 30 walks, and a 4.70 ERA in 74.2 innings in 35 games. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

McHugh became a free agent on October 31, 2019. He signed with the Boston Red Sox on March 5, 2020. Due to an elbow injury, he didn't play in 2020.

McHugh elected free agency on October 28, 2020. He signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on February 22, 2021. He finished the 2021 season with 6 wins and 1 loss, 74 strikeouts to 12 walks, and a 1.55 ERA in 64.0 innings in 37 games. In the postseason, he gave up 3 hits, 2 home runs, and 3 runs in 3.2 innings in 2 games. He struck out 2 batters and walked 1.

McHugh became a free agent on November 3, 2021. He signed with the Braves on March 15, 2022.

Career pitching statistics for McHugh through 2021 include:

• 247 games played
• 864.2 innings pitched
• 64-44 win-loss record
• 845 strikeouts to 244 walks
• 3.77 ERA

Sources for Information
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