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Dakota Hudson’s Info
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 205
Throws: Right
Birthday: 9/15/94
School/Year: Mississippi State/Junior
Position: RHP
Dakota Hudson’s Scouting Report
Hudson has two plus pitches, with his fastball being one and the other being a nasty slider/cutter. He still needs to improve his off-speed stuff. The 6’5″ righty has solid mechanics and could be a top-of-the-rotation guy if he figures out his curveball and changeup. If Hudson doesn’t figure out those pitches he could end up in the bullpen, where he could potentially be a closer.
Strengths
- Plus Fastball
- Plus Slider
- Solid mechanics
- Has top-of-the-rotation potential
Weaknesses
- His curveball and changeup are below average
- Needs to improve his command
Pitches
Fastball: 93-97 MPH
Changeup: MPH
Slider: 88-91 MPH
Curveball: MPH
Dakota Hudson’s Scouting Grades
| Tool | Grade/Projection |
|---|---|
| Command | 45/55 |
| Mechanics | 50/60 |
| Fastball | 65/70 |
| Changeup | 45/55 |
| Slider | 65/70 |
| Curveball | 45/50 |
| Overall | 55/60 |
Dakota Hudson’s Stats
| Year | Team | Age | W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 4.67 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1.96 | |
| 2015 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 4.32 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 1.62 | |
| 2016 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2.35 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 103.1 | 95 | 36 | 27 | 2 | 30 | 107 | 1.21 |
Dakota Hudson’s Draft Projection
Mid-Late First Round
Dakota Hudson’s Pro Comparison
Aaron Nola – Philadelphia Phillies
Where could Hudson end up in the draft?
The Mariners are an option for Hudson at 11, but they’ll most likely go in a different direction. Boston is also an option at 12, with the Blue Jays being his floor at 21. I see Hudson going to the Red Sox or the Angels at 16.
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