It's the youth movement we have. A lot of young guys with a lot of passion. It brings the fun back to the game.

He also has a four-seam fastball. On August 28 2010 against the Florida Marlins Hudson set a career high in strikeouts with 13. He also sewed Hancock's initials (JH) on his jersey.

In a 13-season career Hudson never had a season where he has suffered more losses than wins. Hudson began his major league career with the Oakland Athletics (1999–2004) and played his last two years of college eligibility at Auburn University.