The big righthander debuted in 1941, and had a breakout year in 1942, where he went to the All-Star Game, and would lead the American League in Wins (22), Complete Games (22), Innings Pitched (281), and Strikeouts (113). He also had a nice ERA of 2.59, and he finished sixth in MVP voting. His stats were not much different in 1943, but the run support was lacking, and he had a losing record. Hughson had a better 1944, as he had an 18-5 record, with a career-low 2.26 ERA. The Texan also would lead the AL in FIP (2.33), WHIP (1.048), and SO/BB (2.73).
Hughson would serve his country in WWII, missing out on the 1945 campaign, and he came back to win 20 Wins with a 2.75 ERA in 1946. He declined the year after, with an ERA of 3.33, and it was the harbinger of things to come.
Arm and shoulder trouble caught up to him, and after poor seasons in 1948 and 1949, and he retired after. Hughson would compile a record of 96-54 with 693 Strikeouts, and the Red Sox called his name for their Hall of Fame in 2002.
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