Joe Hudson (catcher)

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Joe Hudson

|image = Joe Hudson (48334213441) (cropped).jpg

|image_size =

|caption = Hudson with the Memphis Redbirds in 2019

|position = Catcher

|team = Houston Astros

|number =

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|21}}

|birth_place = Tampa, Florida, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 8

|debutyear = 2018

|debutteam = Los Angeles Angels

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .167

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 0

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 1

|teams =

Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2018}})
St. Louis Cardinals ({{mlby|2019}})
Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2020}})
New York Mets ({{mlby|2024}})

}}

Joseph Thaddeus Hudson (born May 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Houston Astros organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets.

Career

Hudson attended Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida, and the University of Notre Dame, where he played college baseball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

=Cincinnati Reds=

The Cincinnati Reds selected Hudson in the sixth round of the 2012 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/jesuit-grad-hudson-drafted-ready-forgo-senior-year-notre-dame/14027/|title=Jesuit grad Hudson drafted, ready to forgo senior year at Notre Dame|date=June 5, 2012 | first=Laura |last=Keeley |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610034510/http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/jesuit-grad-hudson-drafted-ready-forgo-senior-year-notre-dame/14027/|archive-date=June 10, 2012|access-date=September 5, 2018}} He was assigned to the Billings Mustangs for 2012. In 2013, he played for the Dayton Dragons, and played for the team in 2014 as well. Hudson was invited to Spring Training for the 2016 season, but did not make the club and was assigned to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Hudson was invited to Spring Training for the 2018 season, but once again did not make the club and was reassigned to the Louisville Bats.

=Los Angeles Angels=

On June 30, 2018, the Reds traded Hudson to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite web|last=Rippee |first=Brian |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-trade-joe-hudson-to-angels-for-cash/c-283649442 |title=Reds trade Joe Hudson to Angels for cash |work=MLB.com |date=2018-05-24 |access-date=2018-09-05}} The Angels promoted him to the major leagues on September 4.{{Cite web | url=https://www.ocregister.com/2018/09/04/angels-pitching-prospect-griffin-canning-made-a-strong-impression-at-triple-a/ |title = Angels pitching prospect Griffin Canning made a strong impression at Triple-A|date = 2018-09-04}} Hudson was designated for assignment on October 26,{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/10/angels-claim-kevan-smith-waivers-white-sox.html|title=Angels Claim Kevan Smith, Designate Joe Hudson|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=October 26, 2018|access-date=October 26, 2018}} and became a free agent on November 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}

=St. Louis Cardinals=

On November 13, 2018, Hudson signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-nov-6-21-2018/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov 6 - Nov 21|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 22, 2018|access-date=November 22, 2018}} On September 1, 2019, the Cardinals selected Hudson's contract. Hudson was outrighted off the Cardinals roster on November 1, and elected free agency on November 4.

=Seattle Mariners=

On January 22, 2020, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-joe-hudson-signs-with-seattle/ |title=Mariners' Joe Hudson: Signs with Seattle |date=January 22, 2020 |publisher=CBS Sports Interactive |work=www.cbssports.com |access-date=March 18, 2020}} For the Mariners in 2020, Hudson appeared in 9 games, going 3-for-17 with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts in 20 plate appearances. He was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma following the 2020 season. On October 19, it was announced that he elected free agency.{{Cite web|url=https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-outright-four-players-to-triple-a-tacoma-eddca659b080|title = Mariners Outright Four Players to Triple-A Tacoma|date = 19 October 2020}}

=Pittsburgh Pirates=

On January 25, 2021, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and was invited to Spring Training.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/pirates-sign-joe-hudson-to-minor-league-deal.html|title = Pirates Sign Joe Hudson to Minor League Deal| date=25 January 2021 }} Hudson spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He played in 47 games for Indianapolis, hitting .188 with 3 home runs and 18 RBI's. On October 1, Hudson was released by the Pirates.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/joe-hudson-621529|title = Joe Hudson Stats, Fantasy & News|website = MLB.com}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On March 11, 2022, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-joe-hudson-signs-with-rays/|title = Rays' Joe Hudson: Signs with Rays| date=12 March 2022 }} In 49 games for the Triple-A Durham Bulls, he slashed .226/.346/.489 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI. Hudson elected free agency following the season on November 10.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=December 30, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 13, 2022 |language=en}}

=Atlanta Braves=

On December 5, 2022, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He participated in major league spring training activities before the 2023 regular season began, before later being assigned to minor league camp.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Why Braves optioned Vaughn Grissom and others as opening-day roster comes into focus |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-option-vaughn-grissom-braden-shewmake-nick-anderson-others/HDFADWUKK5CXVHC56VXNIM63QY/ |access-date=March 26, 2023 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=March 20, 2023}} In 69 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, Hudson batted .232/.371/.396 with 9 home runs, 37 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=December 21, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}

=Chicago Cubs=

On December 14, 2023, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web|title=Cubs Announce Minors Deal with Catcher Joe Hudson|url=https://www.cubsinsider.com/2023/12/21/cubs-announce-minors-deal-with-catcher-joe-hudson/|access-date=December 21, 2023|website=cubsinsider.com|date=December 21, 2023 |language=en}} Hudson appeared in only two games for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, going 0–for–6 with one walk.

=New York Mets=

On April 11, 2024, Hudson was traded to the New York Mets organization.{{Cite web|title=Mets Acquire Joe Hudson From Cubs|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/mets-acquire-joe-hudson-from-cubs.html|access-date=April 12, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 12, 2024 |language=en}} In 19 games for the Triple–A Syracuse Mets, he hit .222/.364/.444 with three home runs, nine RBI, and three stolen bases. On June 5, the Mets added Hudson to their 40-man roster.{{Cite web|title=Mets Release Omar Narvaez, Jorge Lopez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/mets-release-omar-narvaez-jorge-lopez.html|access-date=June 5, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 5, 2024 |language=en}} He appeared in one game as a defensive replacement before he was designated for assignment on June 24.{{Cite web|title=Mets Designate Joe Hudson For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/mets-designate-joe-hudson-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 24, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Hudson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Syracuse on June 26.{{Cite web|title=Mets Outright Joe Hudson|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/mets-designate-joe-hudson-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 27, 2024 |language=en}} He elected free agency on October 21.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-21 | title=Transactions }}

=Houston Astros=

On December 9, 2024, Hudson signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-12-09 | title=Transactions }}