Joe Hudson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2024)
Joe Hudson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2024 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 7 seasons. In 19 career games, he hit .167 with 5 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-09-08
Full name: Joseph Thaddeus Hudson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .167 | .219 | .200 | .419 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.
Career OBP .219 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.
Career OPS .419 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 42.9% 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 | LAA | AL | 8 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 9 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 19 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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 (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .105 |
| Away | 8 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-21 | NYN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-08-30 | SEA | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-08-09 | SEA | COL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-08-08 | SEA | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-08-06 | SEA | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-08-02 | SEA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-08-01 | SEA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-07-30 | SEA | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-07-29 | SEA | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-07-26 | SEA | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 18 |
Joe Hudson: the record in brief
Joe Hudson debuted in the major leagues on September 8, 2018. By club, Hudson's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018), the St. Louis Cardinals (2019), the Seattle Mariners (2020), and the New York Mets (2024). Hudson is listed as a catcher at 6'0" and 210 pounds. The bio says Hudson both batted and threw right-handed. Hudson was born on May 21, 1991, in Tampa, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Joseph Thaddeus.
Across 19 games at the plate, Hudson's career line reads 5 hits in 30 at bats for a .167 average; the totals also include 1 RBI. Hudson got on base at a .219 rate and slugged .200 (.419 OPS). Hudson's .167 average ran 32.7% below the .248 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .419 to a league .733, 42.9% below average. Hudson collected a career-high 3 hits in 2020. The best average in the busiest seasons was .176, in 2020.
Hudson appears at one position only: catcher, in 18 games. The fielding table credits Hudson with 98 putouts, 5 assists and 0 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Hudson
- What years did Joe Hudson play?
- Joe Hudson played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2024.
- Was Joe Hudson a pitcher?
- No. Joe Hudson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Hudson hit?
- Joe Hudson hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Joe Hudson play for?
- Joe Hudson played for 4 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018), the St. Louis Cardinals (2019), the Seattle Mariners (2020), and the New York Mets (2024).
- What were Joe Hudson's career stats?
- In 19 games, Joe Hudson had 5 hits and 1 RBI, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Joe Hudson play?
- Joe Hudson played primarily as a catcher, 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 and 210 pounds.
- What was Joe Hudson's career batting average?
- Joe Hudson batted .167 over his career, with 5 hits in 30 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Hudson have?
- Joe Hudson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Hudson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Hudson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.