Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson is a professional athlete in Major League Baseball. He is currently a second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1. Full name: Orlando Thill Hudson
2. Born: December 12, 1977
3. Birth place: Darlington, South Carolina
4. Height: 6'0"
5. Weight: 190 lbs
6. College Spartanburg Methodist JC, SC
7. Bats: Switch hitter
8. Throws: Right
9. 2007: MLB All-Star Game participant
10. Won three Gold Gloves in a row (2005-2007)
11. Rookie year: 2002

Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 43rd round of the 1997 amateur draft, Orlando Hudson appeared in his first major league game in 2002. Known more for his glove than for his bat, Hudson played his first full season in 2003 for the Jays, hitting a respectable .268. In 2005, Hudson won his first Gold Glove Award and was traded to the Diamondbacks After the 2005, Hudson was traded to the Diamondbacks in a deal that sent Troy Claus to Toronto. In every year, Hudson upped his average, and in 2007, the young second baseman was named to his first All-Star squad. Hudson finished the season with an excellent .294 average.

• December 12,1977: Born
• 2002: Debuts with Toronto Blue Jays
• 2005: Gold Glove award
• 2006: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks
• 2007: Elected to MLB All-Star Game
• 2009: Signs with Los Angeles Dodgers

• Mahalo's Guide to the Los Angeles Dodgers
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 185
  • Rookie Year: 2002