Boston.com · Mar 5, 2020
5 things to know about Collin McHugh, who just signed with the Red Sox
Collin McHugh, right, spent six seasons with the Houston Astros. –BARRY CHINThe Red Sox signed right-hander Collin McHugh to a 1-year deal Thursday, designating Hector Velazquez for assignment in the process.
Here are five things to know about McHugh, 32, who was an 18th-round pick by the Mets in 2008.
After a tumultuous start in the bigs, he broke out in Houston.
In a three-year career at Berry College, McHugh went 13-9 with five saves (4.29 ERA through 171.1 innings) before joining the Mets organization after his junior campaign. He became the first player from Berry to play in a major league game.
