Joe Hudson (pitcher)
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| Joe Hudson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 29, 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 10, 1995, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 7, 1998, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–7 |
| Earned run average | 4.82 |
| Strikeouts | 62 |
| Teams | |
Joseph Paul Hudson (born September 29, 1970) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1995 through 1998 for the Boston Red Sox (1995–97) and Milwaukee Brewers (1998). Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 175 lb., Hudson batted and threw right-handed. He was selected by Boston in the 1992 draft out of the West Virginia University.
Biography
[edit]In a two-season career, Hudson posted a 6–7 record with a 4.82 ERA and two saves in 102 relief appearances, including 62 strikeouts, 53 walks, and 127.0 innings of work. He also pitched a shutout inning in the 1995 AL Division Series.
Hudson's first save came against the Twins on July 21, 1995. Hudson pitched 3 2/3 innings, preserving the 13-5 Red Sox victory for starter Zane Smith.[1]
Following his majors career, Hudson pitched from 1998 to 2000 for the Boston, Milwaukee and Texas Triple-A affiliate teams.
Hudson's career was untimely ended by an injury to his pitching arm. He now lives in New Jersey with his wife, Kelly, and his four children.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Boston Red Sox players
- Milwaukee Brewers players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from Philadelphia
- 1970 births
- Living people
- West Virginia Mountaineers baseball players
- Elmira Pioneers players
- Louisville Redbirds players
- Louisville RiverBats players
- New Britain Red Sox players
- Oklahoma RedHawks players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- Sarasota Red Sox players
- Trenton Thunder players
- Holy Cross Academy (New Jersey) alumni