Sid Hudson
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Sid Hudson
| Born: | January 3, 1915 |
| Birthplace: | Coalfield, Tennessee |
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| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1938: Amateur Free Agent by the Washington Senators |
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| Other Teams: | Senators 1940-42 & 1946-52 |
| Years with Boston: | 1952 - 1954 |
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Overall Career
Sidney Charles Hudson (born January 3, 1915 in Coalfield, TN), had a 12-year career as a pitcher, and then was a scout for the Boston Red Sox (1955-1960), and a longtime coach with the Washington Senators and remained with the club when they became the Texas Rangers.
He got his chance in 1940 with the Washington Senators after a tremendous year in 1939 with the Sanford Lookouts. Hudson not only had a record of 24-4 with an ERA of 1.79, but he also had the highest batting average on the team, hitting .338. Even though Hudson won the pitching triple crown in 1939 (192 K also), he was not one of the two pitchers named to the Florida State League all star team.
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Awards
- 2-time American League All-Star (1941-1942)
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Hudson's Moments in the Sun
- In 1939, Hudson won the Florida State League pitching Triple Crown with a line of 24-4, 1.79 ERA, 192 K's.
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Trivia
- Hudson was a veteran of World War II.
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Transactions
- Before 1938 Season: Signed by the Washington Senators as an amateur free agent.
- June 10, 1952: Traded by the Washington Senators to the Boston Red Sox for Walt Masterson and Randy Gumpert.
- April 7, 1955: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
