Luke Hudson
Born: 5/2/1977 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-07-01 | Final Game: 2007-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Luke Stephen Hudson
Biography
Luke Hudson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007. Born in 1977, he made his debut during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of new pitching techniques. Over the course of his career, Hudson compiled a record of 17 wins and 18 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 5.11. His tenure in the league saw him amass 162 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not recording any saves.
Hudson's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a focus on durability. While he may not have achieved superstar status, he carved out a role as a reliable arm in the rotation for the teams he played for. His contributions to the game during the mid-2000s reflected the challenges and changes in pitching as teams began to place a greater emphasis on specialized roles within the bullpen and starting rotations. After his retirement on May 10, 2007, Hudson left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who contributed to the game amidst a transformative era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18 | 58 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 243.0 | 235 | 138 | 26 | 123 | 162 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 36 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 2.42 | 616.4 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 6 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 83 | 60 | 50 | 53 | 6.38 | -3850.8 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 7 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.0 | 109 | 58 | 38 | 64 | 5.12 | - |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 41 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.244 | 0.289 | 0.293 | 0.582 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 9 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 21 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 41 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CIN | P | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | CIN | P | 19 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | KCA | P | 26 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | KCA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $475,000 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | $422,000 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | $337,000 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | $318,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,552,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1996, 1997, 1998 |