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2005 Atlantic Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Hudson is a 6-0, 170 lb outfielder/right handed pitcher from North Carolina with a medium proportioned athletic build. He ran 7.14 in the 60 and showed very good arm strength from the outfield at 85 mph. Hudson has the physical tools to be a very good defensive outfielder. At the plate, Hudson hits from a slightly closed stance with a good load and good rhythm through the ball. He has a line drive swing plane and some bat speed. Hudson was right on the ball during batting practice and the games and had a hit in each showcase game. He lacks the strength to really drive the ball with wood right now but everything else is in place for him to be a successful hitter at the next level. Hudson also pitched, showing a minimum effort rotational delivery with an 80-82 mph fastball and a fairly sharp 69 mph curveball. We've seen Hudson throw harder from the mound in the past and wouldn't be surprised to see him as a mid-80's hurler on a regular basis when he gains strength. Hudson is also a good student.