Legendary Merced College baseball coach Butch Hughes dies after battle with cancer

Legendary Merced College baseball coach Butch Hughes died Tuesday morning at the age of 79, according to family members.

Hughes coached at Merced College for 10 seasons, compiling a 307-73 record, leading the Blue Devils to seven state championships, including five titles in a row from 1976-80.

Hughes went on to coach for several Major League Baseball organizations, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Oakland A’s and Milwaukee Brewers.