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Johnny Hudson Notable

b. June 30, 1912 · Brooklyn Dodgers 1936–1940, Chicago Cubs 1941, New York Giants 1945

Johnny Hudson played for three clubs across 10 seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1936 and closing with the New York Giants in 1945.

Across 426 games he batted .242, with 283 hits and 138 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 50 doubles and 17 stolen bases.

He played 221 games at second base, with 589 assists and 41 errors. He turned 116 double plays. He also played 123 games at shortstop.

He was born in Bryan, TX, USA on June 30, 1912, and died on November 7, 1970. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1936 BRO 61212 000 0210 .167
1937 BRO 132735 400 2390 .185
1938 BRO 13549859130 2152 3739767 .261
1939 BRO 1093434687 1732 3230365 .254
1940 BRO 851791339 430 199262 .218
1941 CHC 5099820 400 63153 .202
1945 NYG 281180 000 0110 .000
Career 4261169138283 50114 968716417 .242

On this day & linked events

1912

Born June 30, 1912

Bryan, TX, USA

1970

Died November 7, 1970

1936

Major-league debut: Johnny Hudson

Johnny Hudson made a major-league debut on June 20, 1936.

1945

Final major-league game: Johnny Hudson

Johnny Hudson played a final major-league game on September 23, 1945.