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Orlando Hudson was born on 12 December, 1977 in Darlington, South Carolina, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1977). Discover Orlando Hudson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
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Darlington, South Carolina, U.S. |
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Orlando Hudson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Orlando Hudson height is 6′ 0″ .
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Who Is Orlando Hudson's Wife?
His wife is Keisa Carr (m. 2008)
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Keisa Carr (m. 2008) |
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Orlando Hudson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Orlando Hudson worth at the age of 46 years old? Orlando Hudson’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Orlando Hudson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Hudson was the second Los Angeles Dodger to accomplish this, since Wes Parker in 1970, and the only Los Angeles Dodger to do it at Dodger Stadium.
Hudson singled in the first inning, hit a home run in the third inning, doubled in the fourth inning and tripled in the sixth inning.
He was selected to his second All-Star Game and won his fourth Gold Glove Award at the conclusion of the season.
Orlando Thill Hudson (born December 12, 1977) is an American former professional baseball second baseman.
Hudson was born on December 12, 1977, in Darlington, South Carolina.
He attended Darlington High School, where he was a three-sport standout in baseball, football, and basketball.
In baseball, he was the Player of the Year and an All-State selection.
Hudson was the quarterback of Darlington High School's first-ever football team, and also served as the team's punter.
After high school, Hudson went on to play baseball at Spartanburg Methodist College.
Hudson was drafted 4th in the 33rd round by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft.
He began his professional career with the Medicine Hat Blue Jays in the rookie leagues in 1998, hitting .298.
He continued through the minors with the Hagerstown Suns (1999), Dunedin Blue Jays (2000), Tennessee Smokies (2000–01) and Syracuse Sky Chiefs (2001–02).
In 2001, he was a Southern League All-Star and a Baseball America 1st team Minor League All-Star at second base.
He played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.
Hudson was known for his fielding abilities, and for making spectacular lunging catches and diving stabs at grounders.
His defensive talents were recognized in, when he won his first American League Gold Glove Award while with the Toronto Blue Jays.
He made his major league debut on July 24, 2002, for the Blue Jays against the Baltimore Orioles.
He was hitless in four at-bats in that game.
Hudson recorded his first Major League hit in the second inning on July 26 against the Minnesota Twins when he slapped an RBI single to center field off pitcher Joe Mays.
His first home run was hit on August 5 against Baltimore's Rodrigo López.
He played for the Blue Jays from 2002 to 2005.
In the season, his first full season 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 recipient 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.
He was also honored with a Fielding Bible Award as the best fielding second baseman in MLB.
Hudson was selected to his first All-Star Game in 2007, and won his third Gold Glove that season.
He also raised his batting average from his previous career-high of .287 set the year before to a .294 clip.
In 2008 Hudson raised his average for the third straight year with a career-best .305 batting average.
Hudson missed the last month of the season, with a dislocated left wrist he suffered against the Atlanta Braves and became a free agent at the end of the season.
On February 21,, Hudson signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reportedly worth $3.4 million (with an additional $4.6 million more in performance bonuses).
On Monday April 13, 2009, Hudson became the eighth Dodger to hit for the cycle, in the 2009 home opener against the San Francisco Giants before a record crowd of 57,099.
On February 4, 2010, Hudson signed a 1-year, $5 million deal with the Minnesota Twins.
In 126 games, Hudson hit .268 with a career-low .710 OPS.
On April 13, 2010, Hudson hinted that there is racism toward blacks in free agency.
He said, "You see guys like Jermaine Dye without a job. Guy with 27 home runs and 81 RBIs and can’t get a job. Pretty much sums it up right there, no? You’ve got some guys who miss a year who can come back and get $5, $6 million and a guy like Jermaine Dye can’t get a job. A guy like Gary Sheffield, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, can’t get a job."
On December 20, 2010, Hudson signed a 2-year contract with the San Diego Padres worth $11.5 million.
On July 21, 2011, Hudson hit his head against the wall when he caught the ball in foul territory.