Joe Hudson (catcher)

Joe Hudson
Hudson with the Memphis Redbirds in 2019
Houston Astros
Catcher
Born: (1991-05-21) May 21, 1991 (age 33)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels
Career statistics
(through 2024 season)
Batting average.167
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
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Teams

Joseph Thaddeus Hudson (born May 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Houston Astros organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets.

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 Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[2] The Angels promoted him to the major leagues on September 4.[3] Hudson was designated for assignment on October 26,[4] and 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] In 49 games for the Triple-A Durham Bulls, he slashed .226/.346/.489 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI. Hudson elected free agency following the season on November 10.[12]

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.[13] 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.[14]

Chicago Cubs

On December 14, 2023, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[15] 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.[16] In 19 games for the Triple–A Syracuse Mets, he hit .222/.364/.444 with three home runs, nine RBI, and three stolen bases. On June 5, the Mets added Hudson to their 40-man roster.[17] He appeared in one game as a defensive replacement before he was designated for assignment on June 24.[18] Hudson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Syracuse on June 26.[19] He elected free agency on October 21.[20]

Houston Astros

On December 9, 2024, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[21]

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 (May 24, 2018). "Reds trade Joe Hudson to Angels for cash". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  3. ^ "Angels pitching prospect Griffin Canning made a strong impression at Triple-A". September 4, 2018.
  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. ^ "Mariners Outright Four Players to Triple-A Tacoma". October 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Pirates Sign Joe Hudson to Minor League Deal". January 25, 2021.
  10. ^ "Joe Hudson Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  11. ^ "Rays' Joe Hudson: Signs with Rays". March 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Cubs Announce Minors Deal with Catcher Joe Hudson". cubsinsider.com. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "Mets Acquire Joe Hudson From Cubs". mlbtraderumors.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "Mets Release Omar Narvaez, Jorge Lopez". mlbtraderumors.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  18. ^ "Mets Designate Joe Hudson For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  19. ^ "Mets Outright Joe Hudson". mlbtraderumors.com. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  20. ^ "Transactions".
  21. ^ "Transactions".