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<p><h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2></p>

<p><a href="/biography/luke-hudson">Luke Stephen Hudson</a>, best known as Luke Hudson, was born on May 2, 1977, in Fountain Valley, California, United States. He grew up in the same town where he developed an early interest in baseball. There is limited public information about his early childhood and upbringing. His <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hudson_(singer)">father</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hudson_(singer)">Bill Hudson</a>, is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hudson_(singer)">watercolor artist</a> and owns a materials company in California, where Luke served as Marketing Director at one point.</p>

<p>Hudson has four siblings: Brian, Kim, Liz, and Sara. However, there is no publicly available information regarding his mother.</p>

<p><h2>Education and Early Baseball Career</h2></p>

<p>Hudson attended Fountain Valley High School in California, where he actively participated in athletics, particularly baseball. After high school, he played college baseball for the University of Tennessee. Although his college major has not been publicly disclosed, his athletic performance during his college years laid the foundation for his future in professional baseball.</p>

<p><h2>Major League Baseball Career</h2></p>

<p>Luke Hudson was drafted in the fourth round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies. However, he did not debut in the major leagues with the Rockies. His official MLB debut came on July 1, 2002, with the Cincinnati Reds.</p>

<p>After missing the 2003 season, Hudson returned to the Reds in 2004, where he posted an impressive 4–2 win-loss record and a 2.42 ERA in nine starts. The following season, 2005, was less consistent, with a 6–9 record and a 6.38 ERA. On March 9, 2006, the Reds released him, and just four days later, on March 13, he signed with the Kansas City Royals.</p>

<p><h2>Kansas City Royals and Performance Struggles</h2></p>

<p>With the Kansas City Royals, Hudson began his role as a relief pitcher before transitioning into a starting role. Although he faced challenges early in his Royals career, he eventually achieved modest success on the mound. However, one of the most difficult moments in his career occurred during a game against the Cleveland Indians in 2006. In that outing, Hudson gave up 11 runs—10 of them earned—while recording just one out. The Indians scored seven runs before the first out was made, marking a low point in his professional journey.</p>

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<p><h2>Injury and Retirement</h2></p>

<p>Injuries significantly hampered Hudson’s career, particularly a shoulder issue that required surgery in June 2007. The recovery was slow, leading to his placement on the disabled list and ultimately curtailing his playing activity for the rest of the season. After continuous struggles with rehabilitation, Hudson announced his retirement from professional baseball on April 1, 2009.</p>

<p><h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2></p>

<p>Hudson has remained private about his personal life. There is no confirmed public information regarding his marital status or whether he has children. His discreet public persona has made it difficult to determine many details about his life outside of baseball.</p>

<p>Although his exact net worth is not publicly disclosed, it is assumed that he accumulated wealth during his Major League Baseball career. Luke Hudson is remembered for his resilience, moments of excellence on the mound, and for navigating both highs and challenges during his time in professional baseball.</p>

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