Joseph Paul Hudson (born September 29, 1970) is a former

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who played from through for the

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(1995–97) and

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(1998). Listed at , 175 lb., Hudson batted and threw

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. He was selected by Boston in the 1992 draft out of the

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Biography

In a two-season career, Hudson posted a 6–7 record with a 4.82

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and two saves in 102 relief appearances, including 62

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s, 53 walks, and 127.0

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of work. He also pitched a

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inning in the 1995 AL Division Series. Hudson's first save came against the Twins on July 21, 1995. Hudson pitched 3 2/3 innings, preserving the 13-5 Red Sox victory for starter Zane Smith. Following his majors career, Hudson pitched from 1998 to 2000 for the Boston, Milwaukee and

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Triple-A affiliate teams. Hudson's career was untimely ended by an injury to his pitching arm. He now lives in New Jersey with his wife, Kelly, and his four children.

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