John Hudek, baseball player, 1994-1999

John Hudek

Born: 8/8/1966 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-23 | Final Game: 1999-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Raymond Hudek

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Biography

John Hudek, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1994 to 1999. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Hudek made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, particularly as a reliable relief pitcher. He played for several teams, showcasing a blend of skill and determination that earned him respect among his peers. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 10-15 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43, while recording 206 strikeouts and securing 29 saves. Hudek's most notable achievement came when he was selected as an All-Star, highlighting his performance during the peak of his career. His contributions on the mound were particularly valuable in an era that saw a shift towards more specialized relief pitching roles. Despite facing challenges, he remained a steady presence in the bullpen, and his ability to close out games made him a key asset for his teams. Following his retirement in 1999, Hudek left behind a legacy as a hardworking pitcher who exemplified the grit and resilience of the game during the late 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 15 194 0 0 0 29 201.3 176 99 29 123 206 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 4.52 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1994 HOU NL 0 2 42 0 0 0 16 39.3 24 13 18 39 2.97 4.51 (+34%) 259.7
1995 HOU NL 2 2 19 0 0 0 7 20.0 19 12 5 29 5.40 4.45 (-21%) 777.1
1996 HOU NL 2 0 15 0 0 0 2 16.0 12 5 5 14 2.81 4.61 (+39%) 251.6
1997 HOU NL 1 3 40 0 0 0 4 40.7 38 27 33 36 5.98 4.39 (-36%) -2216.8
1998 NYN NL 1 4 28 0 0 0 0 27.0 23 12 19 28 4.00 4.43 (+10%) 47.7
1998 CIN NL 4 2 30 0 0 0 0 37.0 27 10 28 40 2.43 4.43 (+45%) -1012.1
1999 CIN NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 3 3 0 27.00 — 0.0
1999 ATL NL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 16.7 21 12 11 18 6.48 4.71 (-38%) 332.2
1999 TOR AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 8 5 1 2 12.27 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
194 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1994 HOU NL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 HOU NL 19 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 HOU NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 HOU NL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYN NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CIN NL 30 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 ATL NL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TOR AL 3 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 194 0 11 28 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 HOU P 42 0 4 3 0 0
1995 HOU P 19 0 1 5 0 0
1996 HOU P 15 0 1 5 0 0
1997 HOU P 40 0 1 6 0 1
1998 NYN P 28 0 1 5 0 0
1998 CIN P 30 0 2 2 0 0
1999 CIN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1999 ATL P 15 0 1 2 0 0
1999 TOR P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 194

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 CIN NL $800,000
1998 NYN NL $499,000
1997 HOU NL $412,500
1996 HOU NL $210,000
1995 HOU NL $185,000
1994 HOU NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $2,215,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Southern College Lakeland FL 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 27.0 140 0