IP 443
ERA 4.327
WHIP 1.372
BB/9 3.352
SO/9 7.964
  • Full name John Michael Hudgins
  • Born 08/31/1981 in Oklahoma City, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Stanford
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (76th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2003 (signed for $490,000).
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    As Stanford's No. 1 starter, Hudgins has put up numbers comparable to those of Cardinal aces of recent vintage. Hudgins led the Pac-10 in innings and strikeouts. His success comes from his ability to compete, work hitters and throw strikes, however, not his raw stuff. His fastball touches 90 mph but works at 88. He has no plus pitch and throws on a flat plane because of a low arm slot. "He's Guthrie without the fastball," Marquess says, comparing Hudgins to Cleveland's first-round pick in 2002. Hudgins has a similar style and four-pitch repertoire but lacks the same life and velocity. He'll appeal to teams that emphasize college players with a track record of success, and may well be an overdraft in the second or third rounds.

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