Joe Hudson (catcher)


Joseph Thaddeus Hudson is an American professional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Los Angeles Angels and St. Louis Cardinals.

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. 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 Angels for cash considerations. The Angels promoted him to the major leagues on September 4. Hudson was designated for assignment on October 26, 2018 and he became a free agent on November 2.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 13, 2018, Hudson signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. 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.