The New York Yankees hope that pitcher Philip Hughes will follow in the tradition of Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Bernie Williams by becoming the next Yankee great to emerge from the Bombers' farm system. Hughes was selected in the first round of the 2004 MLB Draft, 23rd overall, and by 2006 was considered by many to be not just the best prospect in the Yankees' system, but the top prospect in baseball. Yankees fans may get to see Hughes' nasty fastball and killer curveball as early as this season. Philip Hughes has hand signed this official MLB baseball. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.