Daniel Hudson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/9/1987 (34)
- Experience
- 10
- College
- Old Dominion
Daniel Hudson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Daniel Hudson News
Washington Nationals relief pitchers Daniel Hudson and Tanner Rainey, both of whom are near the top of the team's bullpen depth chart, both had difficult spring trainings. Hudson allowed three home runs in 5 2/3 innings while Rainey walked four batters in 2 1/3. Tiny samples, of course, and Rainey was strong in 2020 with a 32-7 K-BB ratio. Hudson, who picked up the save in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series, did not have a good 2020, struggling with both control (11 walks) and homers (six) in 20 2/3 innings. Brad Hand is the Nationals' closer but if he falters, expect Rainey to take the job before Hudson. However, neither Hudson nor Rainey should be rostered yet in standard leagues regardless.
Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson could see his fair share of high-leverage situations in 2021, although Brad Hand is the expected closer. The veteran right-hander has had a rough spring with an 11.12 ERA through six appearances but his K-BB of 5-1 in 5.2 innings gives some hope. Hudson's biggest issue has been the homers and he's allowed three this spring. Last season, he was also hindered by the long ball and he allowed six in 20.2 innings but also whiffed 28. Along with Hudson, Tanner Rainey and Will Harris (finger numbness) are in line for high-leverage situations but Harris has been dealing with health issues. If he can keep the ball in the park, Hudson is worth a flyer in deep leagues.
Washington Nationals reliever Daniel Hudson needed just one out to pick up his eighth save of the season during Monday's 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. With the bases loaded and the tying run on deck, Hudson struck out Randy Arozarena to end the threat. It has not been the prettiest year for Hudson, as evidenced by his 6.14 ERA, but he has managed to convert eight of his 11 save opportunities. He is not an elite closing option by any means, but he is a worthwhile depth reliever for fantasy managers desperate for saves.
Batting Order
| 1 | Trea Turner |
| 2 | Juan Soto |
| 3 | Josh Bell |
| 4 | Kyle Schwarber |
| 5 | Yan Gomes |
| 6 | Starlin Castro |
| 7 | Jordy Mercer |
| 8 | Victor Robles |
Daniel Hudson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Trea Turner |
| 2 | Juan Soto |
| 3 | Josh Bell |
| 4 | Kyle Schwarber |
| 5 | Yan Gomes |
| 6 | Starlin Castro |
| 7 | Jordy Mercer |
| 8 | Victor Robles |
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson is expected to start the season in the mix for saves in Washington. However, it remains to be seen if he stays in that role for long. The Nationals signing of Brad Hand allows them to utilize the lefty/righty combination for matchups, limiting Hudson's save potential. Hudson didn't make his 2020 debut until last July, yet still led the team with 10 saves despite putting up a 6.10 ERA over 20 2/3 innings (21 appearances). Hudson also had a 4.01 SIERA and 5.13 xFIP and was punished by a career-high 21.4% HR/FB rate. The problem for Hudson was that he also allowed his highest fly-ball rate (57.1%) since his 2009 debut season.Of the 14 earned runs Hudson gave up last year, nine of them came against the Braves in four outings (3 2/3 innings), and although he had a 2.65 ERA against all other teams, the National League East opponents he'll be facing all look better on paper as they did in 2020. While Hudson did improve his strikeout rate to a career-high 30.4% last year, which led to 28 strikeouts, his walk rate ballooned to 12.0%. Those walks will lead to even bigger problems if he can't cut down on the number of fly balls he allows. Hudson has an ADP of 388, and other than a late-round speculative dart throw for saves, Hudson offers little fantasy value.