2026 Fall Baseball Roster
Biography
2026 (Sophomore): Named second-team All-CAA at the utility spot ... Twice named CAA Player of the Week (3/9, 3/16) ... Started 48-of-55 games as a sophomore across multiple positions, including first and second base and the outfield ... Posted career-bests in several offensive categories, including runs (42), hits (59), doubles (12), home runs (3) and runs batted in (30) ... Swiped nine bases in 13 attempts ... Had 14 multi-hit games, including a career-high four at Jacksonville (3/6) ... Scored three runs, drove in three and belted his first home run in that game ... Longest hitting streak was eight games and he closed the season reaching base safely in 12 straight games.
2025 (Freshman): Played in 16 games, making seven starts ... Collegiate debut was at Campbell (3/21) as a pinch hitter ... Had three hits and scored twice at Elon (5/15) ... Also scored twice the following day at Elon (5/16) ... Drew eight walks.
Prior to UNCW: Three-year varsity starter for the Cape Fear Colts ... 2024 Conference Player of the Year ... Career stats in high school include 108 runs and 12 home runs ... three-time First-Team All-Conference selection ... Helped Colts to the second round in 2023 and 2024 3A state tournaments.
Personal: Full name: Edward Mason Hughes ... Son of Ginger and Mike Hughes ... Born in Fayetteville, N.C. ... Father played baseball for Methodist.Â
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2025Freshman
IF
6'0"
180 lbs
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2026Sophomore
IF
6'0"
190 lbs
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2027Junior
INF
6'0"
190 lbs
