- Drafted by the New York Mets in 2008 out of Berry College
- Played 11 seasons in the Major Leagues for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Atlanta Braves.
- Pitched 7 scoreless innings in his MLB debut
- September 2014 American League Rookie of the Month, and finished 4th in rookie of the year voting
- In 2015, finished 2nd in the American League with 19 wins
- Won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros
- Selected as a member of the MLB All-Stars for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series
- Lowest reliever ERA in MLB from 2018-2022
- Pitched in a combined no-hitter against Cleveland in 2021
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Gwinnett Sports Hall of Fame Honors Collin McHugh for Impressive Career