Philip Hughes

You can make an argument the Philip Hughes is the top pitching prospect in all of baseball. MILB.com's Top 50 Prospect list he landed at number four, right behind Homer Bailey. He is listed as the #1 prospect in the Yankees organization and he sure looks to have quite a good future in baseball. Last year in 146 innings he ended up with an ERA of 2.16 with 168 strikeouts and 34 walks with Tampa and Trenton. Once he arrives in New York he is going to turn into a fan favorite. Phil now has a website which is www.philiphughes.net, which he is planning to interact with his fans through. He was nice enough to sign a couple of cards for us c/o his home with a $10 donation and he also answered a few questions for us. Many people were curious to what he thought about autographs, so it was a great honor to have Phil answer these few questions for us and his fans.
 

How do you feel about signing autographs in general? Do you ever get tired of signing autographs?

I enjoy it. Sometimes it can be exhausting.

Most autograph collectors have a good knowledge towards the game. Do you feel respected by them or do you feel that they are using you for an autograph?

I feel honored that someone would like me to write my name on something.


If you could change one thing about autograph collectors what would it be and why?

People that turn around and sell auto's. Ruins it for a lot of collectors.


Do you sign your fan mail or have you ever? And which would you rather sign an autograph in person or through the mail?

I sign as much mail as I can. I'd rather sign in person.


If there was one baseball players autograph that you could have who would it be and why?

Ted Williams. Best hitter in history and a great person.

Interview was submitted on November 2nd 2006.