Gabriel Hughes Reflects on Rollercoaster Rookie Season With Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Gabriel Hughes completed his turbulent 2026 rookie campaign with an 0-8 record and a 6.33 ERA across 14 games and 13 starts. Selected 10th overall in the 2022 draft and recovering from Tommy John surgery, Hughes showed flashes of high-end potential, including a stellar start against the Dodgers and a 4.09 ERA at Coors Field. Armed with a deep pitch mix led by a cutter, he enters the offseason focused on refining command and improving starting points.