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Hughes

Hughes receives a $3.4 million signing bonus, which is well below the $4.87 million slot value for the 17th overall pick. The 21-year-old will remain in the Lone Star state after a remarkable final collegiate season at Texas Tech where he hit .375 with 18 homers. He projects as a power-hitting corner outfielder capable of batting in the middle of the order, if he reaches his ceiling.

Hughes was one of the most dominant hitters in all of college baseball while hitting a sensational .375/.510/.735 for the Red Raiders and bashing 18 homers. There are not many offensive concerns with the 21-year-old, but the bat is going to have to max out because he projects as a below-average defender who likely plays in left field. He also won’t steal many bases, but if he shows a semblance of the offensive ability he did in the Big 12, he could be a middle-of-the-order hitter someday for the Astros.