HARRISBURG --A catcher from Lebanon County is catching the eyes of baseball scouts from around the nation.
Annville-Cleona senior Nat Hughes will be traveling to Arizona later this month for the Under Armour Preseason All-America Tournament in Tucson -- an event reserved for only 300 of the nation's best players.
Hughes received his invitation after playing well at both the Team One Northeast Showcase and the Cape Cod Select Training & Competition session in July.
"Most of the time, when I'm there, I talk to the players around me; (to find out) how they've become better baseball players," said Hughes. "It keeps my mind distracted.
"I'm not thinking, 'Oh, there's a Yankees scout or a Mets scout; or a Phillies scout watching me.'"
Hughes, who's 5'8" and 200 pounds, is also a bright student, as well; maintaining a GPA over 3.0.
He's regarded as a Division II-caliber prospect by the Baseball Factory.
Under Armour Pre-Season All-Americans are selected based on a strong performance at a previous Baseball Factory Event or recommendation by a pro scout, according to the event's website.
Pro scouts representing 23 of the 30 Major League Baseball teams attended the event during the past two years.
Some video used in this story is courtesy of the Baseball Factory.
