AS A FRESHMAN (2015)
Appeared in 33 games making nine starts, six behind the plate and three at designated hitter…batted .204 with eight RBIs, six runs scored and three doubles…walked on six occasions… collected his first career hits in his first two at-bats, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to Alabama State (02/14)…his two-run single was part of a four-run first inning as he went on to score two runs in Fullerton’s 8-6 victory over then No. 12 Louisville (02/15).
2014 MLB DRAFT Was drafted in the 35th Round (1,052nd Overall) by the New York Yankees in the 2014 MLB First Year Player draft
HIGH SCHOOL A 2014 graduate of Valhalla High School in El Cajon, Calif. • Played one year of varsity baseball at Grossmont High School • Played two years of varsity baseball under head coach Mike Wilson • Hit .320 with 3 HRs and was All-East County 1st Team and All-Coaches East County 1st team as a junior • Hit .405 with 12 HRs and 40 RBIs and was named Cal-Hi Sports & Max Preps All-State 1st Team, All-CIF 1st Team, San Diego Co-Player of the Year from East County Sports, and was the MVP for Valhalla High School as a senior • Was the 2014 Male Athlete of the Year at Valhalla High School
PERSONAL
Born in San Diego, Calif. • Parents are Ron and Rita Hudgins • Has one sister (Katie) • Nickname is Hudgey • Major is undeclared • Volunteered for the Challenge Range in Desha Valley, Calif. • His cousin Gifford Nielson was a former NFL QB for the Houston Oilers • Enjoys Skim Boarding, Golfing, Basketball, playing guitar, going to the beach, and playing poker • Models his game after Yadier Molina, Favorites include Yadier Molina (baseball player), Petco Park (baseball stadium), Atlanta Braves (baseball team), Goodwin Field (place to play), Yadier Molina (athlete), Zac Brown Band (musical artist), espn.com (website), La Siesta (restaurant), Sandlot (movies), Moneyball (book), Will Ferrell (actor), Sushi (food)