About Jim Hughes
Born 1951. Jim Hughes is an American baseball player.
James Michael Hughes (born August 11, 1951) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of four seasons in the majors, from until , all with the Minnesota Twins. His nickname was "Bluegill".
Baseball career Hughes was selected out of St. Bernard High School (Los Angeles) by the Minnesota Twins in the 33rd round (762 overall) of the 1969 June Amateur Baseball Draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Hughes?
American baseball player (1951-)
When was Jim Hughes born?
Jim Hughes was born on 2 July 1951 in Los Angeles.
What is Jim Hughes's occupation?
Jim Hughes is a baseball player.
What nationality is Jim Hughes?
Jim Hughes is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Hughes (1970s pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Hughes. https://biography.guide/jim-hughes-baseball-player-1951/
MLA: "Jim Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-hughes-baseball-player-1951/.
Chicago: "Jim Hughes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-hughes-baseball-player-1951/.
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