Charles Hudson, baseball player, 1983-1989

Charles Hudson

Born: 3/16/1959 in Ennis, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-05-31 | Final Game: 1989-08-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Lynn Hudson

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Biography

Charles Hudson, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1983 to 1989. Known for his versatility on the mound, Hudson played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball that saw the rise of power hitting and an emphasis on pitching depth. Over his six-year career, he compiled a record of 50 wins and 60 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 580 strikeouts, showcasing his talent for overpowering hitters. Hudson's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics. He was recognized for his competitive spirit and tenacity, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he finished his career with just 2 saves, his role as a starting pitcher and occasional reliever highlighted his adaptability and importance during a time when pitching rotations were increasingly crucial to a team's success. Hudson's career reflects the challenges and changes of the late 20th century in baseball, marking him as a significant figure in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
50 60 208 140 14 3 2 1007.7 997 463 110 361 580 4.14 0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 6.1% worse than 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
1983 PHI NL 8 8 26 26 3 0 0 169.3 158 63 53 101 3.35 3.87 (+14%) 1635.0
1984 PHI NL 9 11 30 30 1 1 0 173.7 181 78 52 94 4.04 3.81 (-6%) 1323.1
1985 PHI NL 8 13 38 26 3 0 0 193.0 188 81 74 122 3.78 3.89 (+3%) -1212.2
1986 PHI NL 7 10 33 23 0 0 0 144.0 165 79 58 82 4.94 3.97 (-24%) -2496.5
1987 NYY AL 11 7 35 16 6 2 0 154.7 137 62 57 100 3.61 4.29 (+16%) -
1988 NYY AL 6 6 28 12 1 0 2 106.3 93 53 36 58 4.49 3.73 (-20%) -
1989 DET AL 1 5 18 7 0 0 0 66.7 75 47 31 23 6.34 3.71 (-71%) -4354.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
213 210 11 20 3 0 0 10 0 4 96 0.095 0.120 0.110 0.229 -1776.5

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OBP .120 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Career SLG .110 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.229 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 67.9% 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
1983 PHI NL 27 54 4 5 0 0 0 3 0 2 32 0.093 .260 (-65%) .324 (-57%) .389 (-76%) .714 (-67%) -595.5
1984 PHI NL 30 56 3 5 3 0 0 4 0 0 27 0.089 .259 (-66%) .322 (-73%) .384 (-63%) .707 (-67%) -644.5
1985 PHI NL 38 57 2 8 0 0 0 3 0 1 18 0.140 .257 (-45%) .323 (-48%) .390 (-64%) .714 (-57%) -536.4
1986 PHI NL 36 43 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0.047 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYY AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 NYY AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 DET AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1983 NLCS PHI 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
1983 WS PHI 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 3 3 0 17.3 13 10 3 15 5.19

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1983 NLCS PHI 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 4 2 2 9 2.00
1983 WS PHI 0 2 2 2 0 8.3 9 8 1 6 8.64

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 208 140 69 106 5 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 PHI P 26 26 14 19 1 3
1984 PHI P 30 30 4 20 2 1
1985 PHI P 38 26 14 18 0 1
1986 PHI P 33 23 12 20 1 0
1987 NYA P 35 16 9 14 0 1
1988 NYA P 28 12 9 10 0 3
1989 DET P 18 7 7 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 208

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 DET AL $525,000
1988 NYA AL $450,000
1987 NYA AL $305,000
1986 PHI NL $277,500
1985 PHI NL $192,500
Total Career Earnings $1,750,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View TX 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981