Daniel Hudson

American baseball pitcher with World Series title

Daniel Hudson - American baseball pitcher with World Series title
Born

March 9th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball player primarily played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Made MLB debut in 2009 with the Chicago White Sox. Played for various teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals. Contributed to the Nationals' victory in the 2019 World Series, securing the championship title. Known for his effective pitching and resilience throughout his career.

Played for the 2019 World Series champion Washington Nationals

Made MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2009

Pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks

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