Tim Hudson Gives Back

by gondeee on Apr 20, 2010 10:16 AM EDT

Tim Hudson has long been one of the most charitable players on the Braves, and he seems to be upping the ante at every turn. Here is his latest philanthropic endeavor.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson returned to the place where his career took off, and what he brought with him, Hudson hopes, will allow many more baseball players to flourish.

Along with his wife, Kim, Hudson donated $200,000 on Monday to the Chattahoochee Valley Community College baseball program — the single largest donation in the junior college’s history. According to Alabama Community College Conference commissioner Al Cox, it is the largest baseball donation ever for the 22-team conference.

Another reason that I'm glad we kept Tim Hudson in a Braves uniform. I'd actually like to see him finish his career in Atlanta. He may not rank up there with the Glavine, Maddux, Smoltz elite of Braves pitchers over the last two decades, but there may come a time in the near future when we do think of him in the same mold. Right now he means almost as much to the Braves and Atlanta as any of those guys did during their heyday. No, he might not be Cy Young caliber, but he's an ace pitcher on a team that needs ace pitchers.

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Nice to see someone giving back to their community. One more reason I’m glad we re-signed him.

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

He's definitely our #1 pitcher and I'm fine with that.

He’s a #2 on any other team too.

God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.

by EyePod on Apr 20, 2010 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

1 of our 3 #1 pitchers

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I dunno if I can include Hanson and JJ as #1's yet. JJ's a 2.0 in my eyes, and Hanson a 2.4.

God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.

by EyePod on Apr 20, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, I suppose which team you are talking about. But I have no qualms about them poitching on any given day and matching up well. Also, Lowe is somehow a #1, althoug his stats, other than wins, are not that good.

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Should have been “I suppose that depends which team…”

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Pretty much.

This team has no clear #1 starter, but it has 4 #2 starters. Kinda strange.

by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 20, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

4 # 2s and a #3. But in the long run, whoever is pitching on any given day is your #1 for that game.

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

3 #2s and 2 #4s

by Mr. Sanchez on Apr 20, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

7 #2s, 3 #4s, 2 #3s, and a #5

And can I also get an apple turnover?

by Bronn on Apr 20, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Haha yes derek lowe sucks haha

Totally a #4 starter.

totally

by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 20, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I meant Jurrjens as the other 4

or did I?

by Mr. Sanchez on Apr 20, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I knew what you were thinking

And I also know what you are thinking right now…you filthy, filthy man.

by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 20, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

How long does Huddy have left in a Braves uniform with his current contract? I’m thinking 1 year.

by Chesterhighwater on Apr 20, 2010 11:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

He signed a 3 year deal last fall, so we have him locked up through 2012

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

so...

We can count on

JJ
Hanson
Huddy

And then the world ends. Well its good until then.

What about DLowe and KK?

by Chesterhighwater on Apr 20, 2010 11:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I believe D-Lowe has 2 more years after this year and KK has 1 more. BTW, I don’t think the world will end. We have some good arms in the minors. Theses should be ready by 2012. There is also Medlen, who is our long man and spot starter right now.

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

I have more trust in KK than in Low right now.

God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.

by EyePod on Apr 20, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting, both have pitched 5+ innings per start and their ERAs are roughly the same, but Lowe is 3-0 and KK is 0-2.

by John Holton on Apr 20, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Google ’Cot’s Contracts’. You can find anything you want to know about the contracts of current Braves or any other player for that matter. It takes 20 seconds too look up.

by bbxxj on Apr 20, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Stand up guy

I know his stats won’t say it and there’s more to be nervous about with Huddy than some of our HOF locks, but ive come to love this guy more than most Braves in history. He’s ALWAYS been there and pushing for us since we signed him.

by traphicg on Apr 20, 2010 11:05 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I’m glad our rotation is full of young talent combined with experience. I hope Hudson holds out and Lowe also seemed to run out of gas at the end.

by Walker Wallace on Apr 20, 2010 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

Lowe has averaged around 209 innings per year, over the past 5 years. So his total from last year was right in that range. I think Hudson’s arm will be just fine, especially with his shoulder strengthend as well. I do agree that we hav a good blend of youth and experience, that should serve us well this year.

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Tim Hudson is just a good dude.

I would root for him even if he weren’t on the Braves. I’m so glad that he is, though.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 20, 2010 11:22 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

by DawgB on Apr 20, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Will and have...

even if he was a damn barner.

by Mr. Sanchez on Apr 20, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Never heard a bad thing about him.

"Son, why is my cocktail all over my penis?" -Skip Carey, trying to teach Chip how to drive a standard transmission

by MayorofPonce on Apr 20, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

well put, DawgB.

by Walker Wallace on Apr 20, 2010 11:51 AM EDT reply actions

Class

by Nova Scotia Steve on Apr 20, 2010 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

Good Dude

He may never win a Cy Young, but I am always most comfortable with him on the mound, for what its worth. Love having him on the roster. He really seems like one of those guys that crosses the clubhouse line and becomes a leader of the team and not just the pitching staff.

by IDChop on Apr 20, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

Cy Youngs or Roberto Clementes?

Who cares if he’s not a Cy Young award winning caliber pitcher? He’s clearly more than qualified for Roberto Clemente awards, and it’s laughable that he doesn’t have one of those yet.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 20, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

This!

by HEYJUDE on Apr 20, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Further proof that I’m proud of his name on the back of my Braves jersey.

I’ve been a big Tim Hudson guy since ‘99. Always will be, and I’d love to see him in Atlanta for the next several years until he retires.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 20, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions

Was just about to fanshot that!

Just adding on that the Hudson Family Foundation team raised $22,760 for the Walk for Wishes this past Saturday at Atlantic Station. That’s enough for at least 3 children to get their wishes. As far as I know, we (Talking Chop) didn’t get the $500 prize from the SBN survey challenge, but I still want to give a big thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out that survey to give any worthwhile cause a consideration. Please consider donating a couple of hours a week or a day a month to a worthwhile cause in your area – every little bit counts.

Kim, as co-chair, thanking everyone for participating:

Several members of the HFF team walking together (in light blue “Give” & grey HFF shirts and Braves tops) – you can just see Kim on the far right giving her son a piggyback ride. Ronnie Snitker and Gloria McDowell & her girls were the other Braves wives walking (further back in the crowd), as well as Patty Rasmussen from Chop Talk:

by Lizziebeth on Apr 20, 2010 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

The Bulldog

There’s a number of reasons why he’s one of my top two favourites in the league. This just adds to it. Baseball is about community and this man embodies that ideal. He’s good for the game, both of the mound and on.

I cant stop war chanting....

by David G. Little on Apr 20, 2010 1:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Tim Hudson is a great human being who pitches well. End of story. I’m proud he plays for the Braves.

by John Holton on Apr 20, 2010 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

That sums it up perfectly. I live near Oakland & have loved watching him pitch since he was a rookie. I was thrilled when he was traded. I miss his stinger though.

by FitzFan on Apr 20, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions