Luke Hudson, baseball player, 2002-2007

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

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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

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
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 4.46 (+46%) 616.4
2005 CIN NL 6 9 19 16 0 0 0 84.7 83 60 50 53 6.38 4.29 (-49%) -3850.8
2006 KCR AL 7 6 26 15 0 0 0 102.0 109 58 38 64 5.12 4.53 (-13%) -
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

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
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