Charles Hudson
Born: 3/16/1959 in Ennis, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-05-31 | Final Game: 1989-08-11
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Charles Lynn Hudson
Biography
Charles Hudson, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1983 to 1989. Known for his versatility on the mound, Hudson played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball that saw the rise of power hitting and an emphasis on pitching depth. Over his six-year career, he compiled a record of 50 wins and 60 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 580 strikeouts, showcasing his talent for overpowering hitters.
Hudson's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics. He was recognized for his competitive spirit and tenacity, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he finished his career with just 2 saves, his role as a starting pitcher and occasional reliever highlighted his adaptability and importance during a time when pitching rotations were increasingly crucial to a team's success. Hudson's career reflects the challenges and changes of the late 20th century in baseball, marking him as a significant figure in the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 60 | 208 | 140 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1007.7 | 997 | 463 | 110 | 361 | 580 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 8 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 169.3 | 158 | 63 | 53 | 101 | 3.35 | 1635.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 9 | 11 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 173.7 | 181 | 78 | 52 | 94 | 4.04 | 1323.1 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 8 | 13 | 38 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 193.0 | 188 | 81 | 74 | 122 | 3.78 | -1212.2 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 7 | 10 | 33 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.0 | 165 | 79 | 58 | 82 | 4.94 | -2496.5 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 11 | 7 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 154.7 | 137 | 62 | 57 | 100 | 3.61 | - |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 6 | 6 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 106.3 | 93 | 53 | 36 | 58 | 4.49 | - |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 75 | 47 | 31 | 23 | 6.34 | -4354.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 210 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 0.095 | 0.120 | 0.110 | 0.229 | -1776.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 27 | 54 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0.093 | -595.5 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 30 | 56 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0.089 | -644.5 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 38 | 57 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.140 | -536.4 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 36 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.047 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 1983 | WS | PHI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17.3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 5.19 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2.00 |
| 1983 | WS | PHI | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 8.64 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 208 | 140 | 69 | 106 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | P | 26 | 26 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1984 | PHI | P | 30 | 30 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | PHI | P | 38 | 26 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | PHI | P | 33 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYA | P | 35 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | NYA | P | 28 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 18 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 208 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | AL | $525,000 |
| 1988 | NYA | AL | $450,000 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $305,000 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | $277,500 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $192,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,750,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M University | Prairie View | TX | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |