TTM Stats
- Sent: 4/18/2022 | Received: 4/30/2022 | 12 Days
- ’88 Donruss, ’88 Score, ’88 Topps (2)
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
The Story of the Autograph
Keith Hughes was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief at the Major League level, showcased his talent and determination. A left-handed outfielder, Hughes had a strong minor league track record and played in parts of four MLB seasons in the late 1980s and 90s.
Keith Wills Hughes was born on August 25, 1963, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He wasn’t drafted and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981, beginning a professional baseball journey that would take him through multiple organizations.
Hughes steadily worked his way through the minor leagues, demonstrating solid hitting ability. In 1984, he was traded to the New York Yankees, where he continued to develop. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees on May 19, 1987, at age 23. He was traded again, this time back to the Philadelphia Phillies later that season. He played in 41 games that season, hitting .250 with no home runs and ten RBI.
Despite showing promise, he found limited opportunities in Philadelphia and was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1988. With Baltimore, Hughes played in another 41 games, hitting .194. While he continued to perform well in the minors, he did not receive another extended opportunity in the big leagues.
Though his MLB career was brief, Hughes put together strong minor league numbers. Over several seasons, he was a consistent hitter at the Triple-A level. He later spent time in the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds organizations before concluding his professional playing career in the early 1990s.
Keith Hughes may not have had a long-lasting Major League career, but his dedication to the sport is undeniable. He worked his way up through the minors, made it to the big leagues, and left his mark as a professional ballplayer.
His career serves as a reminder of the challenges and unpredictability of professional baseball—where even talented players sometimes struggle to find a long-term role at the highest level. While Hughes’ time in the majors was short, his contributions to the game and his perseverance remain part of baseball’s rich history.
The Score on Keith Hughes – 7.0
Keith almost puts more ink into the bible verse than he does in his signature. Its on the small side, but he uses a thicker marker so you can only go so small with that size marker until it just looks like a big dot of ink. These show off the signature mostly well with the 1988 Topps cards being the best.
Thanks Mr. Hughes! I’m giving this return a 7 overall.
This is my second successful return form him. To see the first, check out my post from August 2020.
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