​Logan Hughes refused to let Texas Tech’s disappointing results over the last two seasons affect his trajectory or cloud his future with professional opportunities. He established himself as one of the top all-around hitters in the Big 12, drawing attention from scouts across the league and beyond. The Houston Astros selected Hughes in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft on Saturday, July 11, choosing the 17th overall pick. That selection marks the highest a Texas Tech player has been drafted since Jace Jung went 12th to the Detroit Tigers in 2022.
Hughes, a left-handed hitter and thrower from DeLand, Florida, transferred to Tech after spending a year at Stetson and has started 107 games for the Red Raiders. In 2025 he batted .327 with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs, and in the most recent season he posted a .375 average with 18 homers and 70 RBIs. He demonstrated strong plate discipline in both years, drawing 26 walks to 24 strikeouts in his first season at Tech and 50 walks to 33 strikeouts in 2026. His performance earned him second-team All-America honors from two outlets in 2026 and third-team recognition from two others.
Hughes sits among Texas Tech’s top draftees, ranking behind only three players in terms of draft position from the program’s history: Donald Harris, who went fifth to the Texas Rangers in 1989; Josh Jung, who was eighth to the Rangers in 2019; and Jace Jung. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 211 pounds, Hughes bats and throws left-handed. While his value largely comes from his offense, his combination of power and plate discipline was enough for MLB Pipeline to rank him as the No. 42 overall prospect in the draft. During the 2025 season he led the Big 12 in on-base percentage at .510, and he also ranked high in batting average, walks, and OPS (1.245), finishing fourth in RBIs.
Defensively, Hughes contributed at multiple spots, starting 45 games in left field and 10 at first base, with average to below-average arm strength and speed by scouting measures. These tools contributed to his primary role as a productive hitter rather than a pure, standout defender. His offensive production—especially his on-base proficiency and power output—remained the defining element of his value to the Red Raiders and the Astros.
Hughes’ two-year performance as a Tech standout came during a period of transition for the program, and his ability to maintain high-level production despite team results helped underscore his readiness for the professional level. His selection by the Astros adds another chapter to Texas Tech’s history of developing impactful hitters who can contribute at the major league level, and it reflects Hughes’ persistence in maximizing his opportunities after transferring from Stetson to Tech. As he embarks on the next phase of his career, Hughes will look to translate his college success into sustained success at the highest level of baseball, continuing to prove that his offense could carry him as far as his potential allows.