Tim Hudson
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 160 lb.
- School Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Auburn University
- Debut June 8, 1999
- Born July 14, 1975 in Columbus, GA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Tim Hudson was a two-way star at Auburn University where he not only led them on the mound but at the plate as well. He played the outfield when not pitching. While attending Auburn, he majored in health promotion and was the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 1997.
"Mini Pedro", as his teammates nicknamed him in 2000, had his bullpen lose 20 leads between 2002 and 2005. In 2000, he became only the seventh man to start his career with 20 wins in his first 24 decisions. He was a member of Oakland's Big Three, along with Barry Zito and Mark Mulder.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL All-Star (2000 & 2004)
- AL Wins Leader (2000)
- AL Winning Percentage Leader (2000)
- 2-time AL Shutouts Leader (2003 & 2004)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (2000-2003 & 2007)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (2000)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (2000-2003, 2006 & 2007)
