Joe Hudson (catcher)

Joseph Thaddeus Hudson (born May 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He previously played for the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, and Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Joe Hudson
Hudson with the Memphis Redbirds in 2019
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 70
Catcher
Born: (1991-05-21) May 21, 1991
Tampa, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels
Career statistics
(through 2020 season)
Batting average.167
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Teams

Career

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]

References
  1. Keeley, Laura (June 5, 2012). "Jesuit grad Hudson drafted, ready to forgo senior year at Notre Dame". Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  2. Rippee, Brian (2018-05-24). "Reds trade Joe Hudson to Angels for cash". MLB.com. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  3. "Angels pitching prospect Griffin Canning made a strong impression at Triple-A". 2018-09-04.
  4. Adams, Steve (October 26, 2018). "Angels Claim Kevan Smith, Designate Joe Hudson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  5. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  6. Eddy, Matt (November 22, 2018). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 6 - Nov 21". Baseball America. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  7. "Mariners' Joe Hudson: Signs with Seattle". www.cbssports.com. CBS Sports Interactive. January 22, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  8. https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-outright-four-players-to-triple-a-tacoma-eddca659b080
  9. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/pirates-sign-joe-hudson-to-minor-league-deal.html
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