Giants' Tim Hudson says 2015 is 'definitely my last year, for sure'
Giants right-hander Tim Hudson said 2015 is "definitely my last year, for sure" on Tuesday. The 40-year-old intends to retire after the season.
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Mike Axisa
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On Tuesday, Giants right-hander Tim Hudson told reporters he intends to retire following the 2015 season. The 17-year big league veteran turned 40 back in July.
Here's what Hudson told reporters:
So long, Tim Hudson: “This is definitely my last year, for sure. It’s the right thing to do. It’s the right time for me and my family."
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) September 9, 2015
Hudson had previously hinted at retirement following the season, but he confirmed it Tuesday.
A shoulder injury has limited Hudson to 109 2/3 generally ineffective innings this season, and at one point he was demoted to the bullpen. On Tuesday he allowed one run in six innings in his first start since late July. He also hit a home run.
Hudson, originally a sixth round draft pick in 1997, broke in with the Athletics in 1999. He then won 20 games and finished second in the Cy Young voting in 2000. Hudson is 221-132 with a 3.49 ERA (120 ERA+) in 3,112 2/3 innings in his career. He's played for the A's, Braves and Giants.
After going to the postseason each year with the Athletics from 2000-03, then with the Braves in 2005 and 2010, Hudson finally won his first World Series ring with San Francisco last season. He's a four-time All-Star with four top six finishes in the Cy Young voting.
Hudson is not Hall of Fame material, but he's had one heck of a career as a workhorse starter with a dominant sinker.
