Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson goes back to school
By John Le
The World Series champion and 4-time All-Star is considered one of the fan favorites for the Atlanta Braves.
When athletes retire, many of them going into different ventures. Some open restaurants and businesses, some take on coaching and/or front office positions, some even go into another sport while some go back to school. Last Friday, it was reported/(announced) that long-time Atlanta Braves, Tim Hudson would be doing exactly that: going back to Auburn University to finish his degree.
Drafted by the Oakland A’s in the 6th round of the 1997 draft, the now 43-year-old spent 17 years in the majors including 9 seasons with the Braves from 2005-2013 where he was an All-Star.
A picture of Hudson was posted on his wife, Kimberly’s, Instagram account with the below caption:
"“We are so proud of this guy! Today he starts back to Auburn University to finish his degree. He has two classes on campus and one online. Love you big! ❤”"
With the team, he produced a 3.56 ERA with a W-L record of 113-72 including a 17-9 in his All-Star season and was 4th in NL Cy Young voting.
Other accomplishments in his career included 2nd in AL CY voting in 2000 (also the AL wins leader that year) when he was with the Oakland A’s as well as 3 other All-Star appearances with the A’s and San Francisco Giants.
He’s also hit 3 home runs during his time with the Braves and was the winning pitcher for the Braves’ 10,000th franchise win.
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He was also the recipient of the NL Comeback Player of the Year in 2010 after only appearing in 7 games in 2009 due to having Tommy John surgery the year prior.
Since retiring, he’s continued with his and his wife’s charity program, The Hudson Family Foundation, where they help “children and families in need of physical, emotional, and/or financial assistance.” and makes occasional special appearances for the Atlanta Braves and Giants.
He also coaches his son, Kade’s, JV baseball team at Lee Scott Academy.
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We wish the best to Tim Hudson and his journey to get his degree. If Huddy pops up at spring training again this year, he and newly-signed Josh Donaldson could have a good talk.