FACTS/FLUKES: McHugh, Calhoun, Merrifield, Bundy, Sanchez

New year, new role for McHugh ... Bumped to the bullpen in 2018, Colin McHugh (RHP, HOU) excelled with a 1.99 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and almost 100 strikeouts in just 72 IP.  But vacancies in Houston mean he's likely going back to the rotation. How much of McHugh's success as a reliever will carry over with an increased workload?

Year   IP   ERA  xERA  Ctl  Dom  Cmd  GB/LD/FB  H%/S%  Vel  FpK   SwK  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ========  =====  ===  ===   ===  ===
2015  204  3.89  3.90  2.3  7.6  3.2  45/20/35  32/71  90.4  62%  11%   96
2016  185  4.34  4.15  2.6  8.6  3.3  41/21/38  34/73  90.2  67%  11%  103
2017   63  3.55  4.50  2.8  8.8  3.1  33/22/45  32/76  90.2  63%  13%   93
2018   72  1.99  3.18  2.6 11.7  4.5  33/22/44...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Facts & Flukes

Coming off a breakout 2025 season, is Shea Langeliers among the catcher elite? Plus looks at Sonny Gray, Jose Altuve, José Soriano and Randy Arozarena.
Mar 5 2026 3:05am
Will Smith offers stable production at catcher. Also, dives into Nick Pivetta, Ezequiel Tovar, Pete Fairbanks and Mickey Moniak.
Mar 3 2026 3:10am
Ben Rice is coming off a big year and is a high upside option at catcher in 2025. Plus, Wilyer Abreu, Nolan Schanuel, Logan Gilbert, and Jack Leiter.
Mar 2 2026 3:08am
Junior Caminero broke out with 45 HR in 2025—what might he do for an encore? Plus, Bryan Woo, Agustín Ramírez, Ben Brown, and Christian Moore.
Mar 1 2026 3:05am
Maikel Garcia leveled up his game last season; can he reach an even higher level in 2026? We'll also dive into outlooks for Framber Valdez, Adley Rutschman, Jonathan Aranda, and Kenley Jansen.
Feb 27 2026 3:07am

Tools