Logan Hughes selected 17th overall by Houston Astros in MLB draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Logan Hughes, a Texas Tech baseball outfielder, was picked 17th overall by the Houston Astros in the MLB draft held on July 11, 2026. Hughes led the Big 12 in OPS during the 2026 season and recorded impressive stats, including hitting.375 with 18 home runs and 70 RBIs in his junior year. He had previously transferred from Stetson and started 107 games for the Red Raiders. He achieved second and third-team All-America recognition in 2026 and leaves Texas Tech as one of the highest-drafted players in its history.
- •Hughes led the Big 12 in on-base percentage with.510.
- •He hit 37 homers in two seasons at Texas Tech.
- •Hughes was recognized as a second-team All-America in 2026.
- •His 17th overall selection is a program milestone.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — What Texas Tech baseball's Logan Hughes brings to the Houston Astros
"Texas Tech baseball outfielder Logan Hughes led the Big 12 in OPS and hit 18 homers. He's headed to the Houston Astros as 17th pick in MLB draft.
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