Joe_Hudson_(catcher)
Joe Hudson (catcher)
American baseball player
Joseph Thaddeus Hudson (born May 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, and Seattle Mariners.
| Joe Hudson | |
|---|---|
Hudson with the Memphis Redbirds in 2019 | |
| New York Mets | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: (1991-05-21) May 21, 1991 (age 32) Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| Career statistics (through 2020 season) | |
| Batting average | .167 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
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Hudson attended Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida, and the University of Notre Dame, where he played college baseball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds selected Hudson in the sixth round of the 2012 MLB draft.[1] He was assigned to the Billings Mustangs for 2012. In 2013, he played for the Dayton Dragons, and played for the team in 2014 as well. Hudson was invited to Spring Training for the 2016 season, but did not make the club and was assigned to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Hudson was invited to Spring Training for the 2018 season, but once again did not make the club and was reassigned to the Louisville Bats.
Los Angeles Angels
On June 30, 2018, the Reds traded Hudson to the Angels for cash considerations.[2] The Angels promoted him to the major leagues on September 4.[3] Hudson was designated for assignment on October 26, 2018[4] and he became a free agent on November 2.[5]
St. Louis Cardinals
On November 13, 2018, Hudson signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.[6] On September 1, 2019, the Cardinals selected Hudson's contract. Hudson was outrighted off the Cardinals roster on November 1, and elected free agency on November 4.
Seattle Mariners
On January 22, 2020, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[7] For the Mariners in 2020, Hudson appeared in 9 games, going 3-for-17 with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts in 20 plate appearances. He was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma following the 2020 season. On October 19, it was announced that he elected free agency.[8]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On January 25, 2021, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and was invited to Spring Training.[9] Hudson spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He played in 47 games for Indianapolis, hitting .188 with 3 home runs and 18 RBI's. On October 1, Hudson was released by the Pirates.[10]
Tampa Bay Rays
On March 11, 2022, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[11] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.
Atlanta Braves
On December 5, 2022, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He participated in major league spring training activities before the 2023 regular season began, before later being assigned to minor league camp.[12] In 69 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, Hudson batted .232/.371/.396 with 9 home runs, 37 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[13]
Chicago Cubs
On December 14, 2023, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[14] Hudson appeared in only two games for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, going 0–for–6 with one walk.
New York Mets
On April 11, 2024, Hudson was traded to the New York Mets organization.[15]
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- Rippee, Brian (2018-05-24). "Reds trade Joe Hudson to Angels for cash". MLB.com. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
- Adams, Steve (October 26, 2018). "Angels Claim Kevan Smith, Designate Joe Hudson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- Eddy, Matt (November 22, 2018). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 6 - Nov 21". Baseball America. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- "Mariners' Joe Hudson: Signs with Seattle". www.cbssports.com. CBS Sports Interactive. January 22, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- "Mariners Outright Four Players to Triple-A Tacoma". 19 October 2020.
- "Pirates Sign Joe Hudson to Minor League Deal". 25 January 2021.
- "Rays' Joe Hudson: Signs with Rays". 12 March 2022.
- Toscano, Justin (March 20, 2023). "Why Braves optioned Vaughn Grissom and others as opening-day roster comes into focus". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- "Cubs Announce Minors Deal with Catcher Joe Hudson". cubsinsider.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- "Mets Acquire Joe Hudson From Cubs". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)