Joe Hudson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1998)
Joe Hudson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1998 for the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 102 career appearances, he went 6-7 with a 4.82 ERA and 62 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
- 6'1" / 173 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-10
- Last Game
- 1998-08-07
Full name: Joseph Paul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.0 | 53 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 4.11 | 4.45 (+8%) | 479.5 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 3 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.0 | 57 | 27 | 32 | 19 | 5.40 | 4.61 (-17%) | -1130.7 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.2 | 39 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 3.53 | 4.39 (+20%) | 167.8 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 162.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 6 | 7 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 127.0 | 151 | 68 | 73 | 62 | 4.82 | — | -483 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (204 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 72.0 | 73 | 20 | 30 | 38 | 2.50 |
| Away | 52 | 55.0 | 78 | 48 | 43 | 24 | 7.85 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-07 | MIL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-20 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-16 | BOS | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-09 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-05 | BOS | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-01 | BOS | WSN | L | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-08-30 | BOS | ATL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-29 | BOS | ATL | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-26 | BOS | SEA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-25 | BOS | SEA | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 102 |
Salary History
Joe Hudson's recorded salaries total $259,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hudson's career ran from 1995 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $259,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Joe Hudson: the record in brief
Joe Hudson's major league career runs from a debut on June 10, 1995 to a final game on August 7, 1998. The team column moves through the Boston Red Sox (1995 through 1997) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1998). Hudson, born on September 29, 1970, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 173 pounds. Hudson's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Paul Hudson.
Across 102 games (0 starts), Hudson recorded 6 wins against 7 losses with a 4.82 ERA. The totals include 62 strikeouts. Against a 4.47 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.82 mark was 7.8% worse. 1997 was Hudson's sharpest full season, a 3.53 ERA against the league's 4.39.
The position breakdown shows 102 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 4 putouts and 22 assists.
The salary table's largest figure is $150,000 in 1997, and the listed salaries total $259,000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hudson's career ran from 1995 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1998. The college table lists West Virginia University in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Retrosheet box scores cover 204 of Hudson's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Pitching in the playoffs, Hudson went 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 1 games. Those appearances came in 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Hudson
- What years did Joe Hudson play?
- Joe Hudson played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1998.
- Was Joe Hudson a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Hudson pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 62 strikeouts.
- What teams did Joe Hudson play for?
- Joe Hudson played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1995–1997) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1998).
- What were Joe Hudson's career stats?
- In 102 games, Joe Hudson went 6-7 with a 4.82 ERA, 62 strikeouts, 127.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Joe Hudson earn in his career?
- Joe Hudson's recorded salaries total $259,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hudson's career ran from 1995 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1998.
- What was Joe Hudson's salary?
- Joe Hudson's last recorded salary was $150,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $150,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1997.
- What position did Joe Hudson play?
- Joe Hudson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Hudson and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Hudson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 173 pounds.
- What was Joe Hudson's career ERA?
- Joe Hudson finished with a 4.82 career ERA, going 6-7 with 62 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Hudson have?
- Joe Hudson recorded 62 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Hudson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Hudson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.