Nat Hudson, baseball player, 1886-1889

Nat Hudson

Born: 1/12/1869 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/14/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-04-18 | Final Game: 1889-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Nathaniel P. Hudson

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Biography

Nat Hudson, born in 1869, was a prominent pitcher during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to more offensive strategies in baseball. He made his professional debut in 1886 and played until 1889, leaving an indelible mark on the game during his brief but impactful career. Hudson compiled a record of 48 wins and 26 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.08. Over his career, he struck out 258 batters and recorded one save, illustrating his capability as both a starter and a reliable relief option. Hudson's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on skillful pitching and defensive play. His ability to control the game and manage opposing hitters was vital during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly. While his career was relatively short, Hudson's contributions to the teams he played for and his solid performance positioned him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history, bridging the gap between the early days of the sport and the more modern tactics that would soon dominate the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 26 86 78 72 5 1 694.3 669 238 15 156 258 3.08 0

Career ERA 3.08 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 14.3% better 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
1886 SL4 AA 16 10 29 27 25 0 1 234.3 224 79 62 100 3.03 3.37 (+10%) 845.0
1887 SL4 AA 4 4 9 9 7 0 0 67.0 91 37 20 15 4.97 4.17 (-19%) -202.9
1888 SL4 AA 25 10 39 37 36 5 0 333.0 283 94 59 130 2.54 2.95 (+14%) 1471.9
1889 SL4 AA 3 2 9 5 4 0 0 60.0 71 28 15 13 4.20 3.93 (-7%) -35.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 446 56 110 14 3 3 58 12 35 51 0.247 0.304 0.312 0.616 -165.2

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1886 SL4 AA 43 150 16 35 4 1 0 17 2 11 0 0.233 .246 (-5%) .302 (-6%) .331 (-18%) .634 (-12%) -255.8
1887 SL4 AA 13 48 7 12 2 1 0 3 0 4 6 0.250 — — — — -73.0
1888 SL4 AA 56 196 27 50 7 0 2 28 9 18 34 0.255 .238 (+7%) .290 (+11%) .319 (+1%) .610 (+6%) 242.0
1889 SL4 AA 13 52 6 13 1 1 1 10 1 2 11 0.250 .263 (-5%) .334 (-17%) .357 (+2%) .691 (-7%) -78.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1886 WS SL4 2 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 0.167

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 7.0 3 2 3 3 2.57

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1886 WS SL4 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 3 2 3 3 2.57

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 50 3 0 1
OF 40 0 54 6 7 2
P 86 0 67 103 14 3
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 SL4 1B 3 0 22 2 0 1
1886 SL4 OF 12 0 13 3 2 1
1886 SL4 P 29 0 18 33 4 0
1887 SL4 OF 6 0 4 1 1 0
1887 SL4 P 9 0 5 6 2 0
1888 SL4 1B 3 0 17 0 0 0
1888 SL4 OF 16 0 30 2 3 1
1888 SL4 P 39 0 42 53 6 3
1888 SL4 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 SL4 1B 3 0 11 1 0 0
1889 SL4 OF 6 0 7 0 1 0
1889 SL4 P 9 0 2 11 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 86
First Base 9
Shortstop 1
Left Field 4
Center Field 13
Right Field 23