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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