Orlando Hudson
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| Arizona Diamondbacks — No. 1 | |
| Second Baseman | |
| Bats: Switch | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
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| August 24, 2002 for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through 2006) |
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| AVG | .275 |
| RBI | 268 |
| HR | 50 |
| Former teams | |
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Orlando Thill Hudson (born December 12, 1977 in Darlington, South Carolina) is a major league second baseman for the National League's Arizona Diamondbacks. He is popularly known by his nickname "O-Dog". Hudson was drafted in the 43rd round by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1997 MLB Draft.
Hudson is renowned around the major leagues for his fielding prowess, known for making spectacular lunging catches and diving stabs at grounders. His defensive talents were recognized in 2005, when he won his first American League Gold Glove Award while with the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 2005, he was traded to the Diamondbacks along with pitcher Miguel Batista for slugging third baseman Troy Glaus and shortstop prospect Sergio Santos.
In the 2006 season, his first with Arizona, Hudson set career-highs in batting average with a .287, in home runs with 15, in RBI with 67, and runs scored with 87.
After the 2006 season, Hudson became the recipent of his second career Gold Glove Award, as announced on November 3. Hudson became only the sixth infielder in major league history to win a Gold Glove award in both the American and National Leagues.
Hudson is a favorite of ESPN's program, Baseball Tonight, where his hustle and great defense make him loved by the analysts. He is often given the "Gem of the Night" replay, and as a Blue Jay, often made predictions with his teamates during the game which one was the "gem".
Many analysts, scouts, and fans believe Hudson will make a big run at the record set by Roberto Alomar of Gold Gloves at Second Base (10) and looks as if he'll have an excellent future with his bat.
[edit] High school career
At Darlington High School in Darlington, South Carolina, Hudson was a three sport standout in baseball, football, and basketball. In baseball, he was the Player of the Year and an All-State selection.
[edit] External links
- Orlando Hudson's career statistics at Baseball-Reference.com
- ESPN profile
- MLB profile
Categories: 1977 births | Living people | Major league second basemen | People from South Carolina | Major league players from South Carolina | Toronto Blue Jays players | Gold Glove Award winners | All-Star Futures Game players | Toronto Blue Jays draft picks | African American baseball players | Arizona Diamondbacks players
