Sid Hudson
Born: 1/3/1915 in Coalfield, TN, USA
Died: 10/10/2008 in Waco, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-18 | Final Game: 1954-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Sidney Charles Hudson
Biography
Sid Hudson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1954. Born in 1915, Hudson made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving through the challenges of World War II and the early years of integration. Over his career, he amassed a win-loss record of 104-152 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28, showcasing his durability and competitiveness on the mound.
Hudson's playing style was characterized by his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 734 strikeouts throughout his career. He was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the standout pitchers of his era. In addition to his strikeouts, Hudson recorded 13 saves, reflecting his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. While he may not have achieved Hall of Fame accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative period in baseball history have left a lasting legacy. Hudson's career serves as a reminder of the dedication and talent that characterized the game during the mid-20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 152 | 380 | 279 | 123 | 11 | 13 | 2181.0 | 2384 | 1036 | 136 | 835 | 734 | 4.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 17 | 16 | 38 | 31 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 252.0 | 272 | 128 | 81 | 96 | 4.57 | - |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 13 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 249.7 | 242 | 96 | 97 | 108 | 3.46 | - |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 10 | 17 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 239.3 | 266 | 116 | 70 | 72 | 4.36 | - |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 8 | 11 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 142.3 | 160 | 57 | 37 | 35 | 3.60 | - |
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 6 | 9 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 106.0 | 113 | 66 | 58 | 37 | 5.60 | - |
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 4 | 16 | 39 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 182.0 | 217 | 119 | 107 | 53 | 5.88 | - |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 8 | 17 | 40 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 209.0 | 234 | 98 | 91 | 54 | 4.22 | - |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 14 | 14 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 237.7 | 261 | 108 | 98 | 75 | 4.09 | - |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 5 | 12 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 138.7 | 168 | 79 | 52 | 43 | 5.13 | - |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 7 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 145 | 54 | 36 | 50 | 3.62 | 778.2 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 59 | 19 | 29 | 24 | 2.73 | - |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 6 | 9 | 30 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 156.0 | 164 | 61 | 49 | 60 | 3.52 | 858.0 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 71.3 | 83 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 4.42 | -1.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 746 | 62 | 164 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 75 | 1 | 25 | 58 | 0.220 | 0.246 | 0.253 | 0.499 | -3032.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 38 | 93 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.237 | -459.1 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 33 | 86 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0.186 | -587.7 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 36 | 89 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.213 | -446.8 |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 31 | 43 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.279 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 20 | 39 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 39 | 59 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.237 | -179.6 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 40 | 67 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.239 | -287.2 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 31 | 93 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.215 | -618.6 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 24 | 44 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 21 | 46 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 7 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 30 | 50 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.140 | -453.3 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 33 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 380 | 5 | 151 | 514 | 31 | 41 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WS1 | P | 38 | 0 | 14 | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| 1941 | WS1 | P | 33 | 0 | 11 | 57 | 7 | 4 |
| 1942 | WS1 | P | 35 | 0 | 14 | 67 | 6 | 3 |
| 1946 | WS1 | P | 31 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | WS1 | P | 20 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | WS1 | P | 39 | 0 | 15 | 44 | 3 | 5 |
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 40 | 0 | 18 | 53 | 1 | 5 |
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 30 | 0 | 11 | 55 | 3 | 7 |
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 23 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| 1952 | BOS | P | 21 | 0 | 13 | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| 1952 | WS1 | P | 7 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | BOS | P | 30 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 1954 | BOS | P | 33 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 380 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 16.0 | 336 | 0 |