Charles Hudson

American baseball player, MLB pitcher

Charles Hudson - American baseball player, MLB pitcher
Born

March 16th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1983 to 1990. Primarily represented the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox during his career. Contributed to teams with solid performances on the mound, showcasing pitching skills in multiple seasons.

Played for the Philadelphia Phillies

Played for the Chicago White Sox

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