Dakota Hudson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2024)
Dakota Hudson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2024 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 7 seasons. Across 132 career appearances, he went 40-32 with a 4.21 ERA and 364 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-07-28
Full name: Dakota Ryan Hudson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SLN | NL | 4 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 2.63 | 4.15 (+37%) | 201.4 |
| 2019 | SLN | NL | 16 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 174.2 | 160 | 65 | 86 | 136 | 3.35 | 4.51 (+26%) | -1837.8 |
| 2020 | SLN | NL | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 2.77 | 4.45 (+38%) | -44.7 |
| 2021 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2.08 | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SLN | NL | 8 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139.2 | 141 | 69 | 61 | 78 | 4.45 | 3.97 (-12%) | -1286.5 |
| 2023 | SLN | NL | 6 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.1 | 88 | 45 | 34 | 45 | 4.98 | 4.33 (-15%) | -1485.8 |
| 2024 | COL | NL | 2 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.0 | 99 | 61 | 50 | 49 | 6.17 | 4.08 (-51%) | -3221.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 40 | 32 | 132 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 559.2 | 538 | 262 | 265 | 364 | 4.21 | — | -7,675 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 55 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 | .091 | .123 | .091 | .214 | -644 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.
Career OBP .123 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.
Career SLG .091 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.
Career OPS .214 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 70.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SLN | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SLN | NL | 33 | 51 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | .078 | .252 (-69%) | .322 (-70%) | .434 (-82%) | .757 (-77%) | -643.9 |
| 2020 | SLN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SLN | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SLN | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SLN | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | COL | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 132 | 55 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 | .091 | — | — | — | — | -644 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (264 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .062 |
| Away | 66 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .130 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 289.1 | 261 | 117 | 125 | 190 | 3.64 |
| Away | 66 | 270.1 | 277 | 145 | 140 | 174 | 4.83 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-10 | COL | ATL | — | 2.2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024-07-03 | COL | MIL | L | 4.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024-06-28 | COL | CHW | L | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-06-21 | COL | WAS | L | 3.0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024-06-16 | COL | PIT | L | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024-06-10 | COL | MIN | L | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-06-05 | COL | CIN | — | 4.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024-05-31 | COL | LAD | W | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-05-25 | COL | PHI | — | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-05-19 | COL | SFG | L | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 4.0 | 150 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dakota Hudson: the record in brief
Dakota Hudson debuted in the major leagues on July 28, 2018. Hudson played for the St. Louis Cardinals (2018 to 2023) and the Colorado Rockies (2024). Listed as a pitcher, Hudson threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds. The birth record reads September 15, 1994, in Chattanooga, TN, USA. Dakota Hudson was the playing name; the full given name is Dakota Ryan.
Hudson's career pitching line is 40 wins, 32 losses and a 4.21 ERA over 132 appearances. The same table counts 364 strikeouts. Hudson's 4.21 ERA was close to the 4.23 league figure for those seasons. 2019 brought Hudson a season-high 16 wins. 2019 was Hudson's sharpest full season, a 3.35 ERA against the league's 4.51.
The playoff pitching line reads 0-1, 9.00 ERA, across 2 appearances. Those appearances came in 2019.
In award voting, Hudson's best finish was 5th for the Rookie of the Year in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota Hudson
- What years did Dakota Hudson play?
- Dakota Hudson played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2024.
- Was Dakota Hudson a pitcher?
- Yes. Dakota Hudson pitched in the major leagues, recording 40 wins and 364 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dakota Hudson hit?
- Dakota Hudson hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Dakota Hudson play for?
- Dakota Hudson played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (2018–2023) and the Colorado Rockies (2024).
- What were Dakota Hudson's career stats?
- In 132 games, Dakota Hudson went 40-32 with a 4.21 ERA, 364 strikeouts, 559.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Dakota Hudson play?
- Dakota Hudson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dakota Hudson and how much did he weigh?
- Dakota Hudson was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Dakota Hudson's career ERA?
- Dakota Hudson finished with a 4.21 career ERA, going 40-32 with 364 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dakota Hudson have?
- Dakota Hudson recorded 364 career strikeouts.
- Is Dakota Hudson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dakota Hudson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.