QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 06:06 AM)
Could someone help me out?
I'm looking for some realistic info on Hudson?
What should I mostly watch for when he pitches.
What are his main pitches.
How is his command?
Does he have good movement on his fastball.
What is his out pitch? Changeup, Hard slider, late breaking curve/ cutter?
Is he a good "first Strike" pitcher.
How is he on strike out / walk ratio?
Can he throw any one of his pitches in any count.
I hear a lot of hype on this guy not only from Chicago, but other places as well (MLB network etc)
Lastly, are the expectations REAL on this guy, or a possible "wanna be hopeful".
Remember, we once had Feilx Diaz who wa s 10-1 with a 1.85 ERA. Came up, gave up 10 runs to the Yankees, and now he's pitching in Japan. That hype ended in a heartbeat!
I know it's a lot of questions, but if he is going to fill the rotaion for maybe the rest of the year, I just want to know what to mainly look for, even if it takes him a little time to get acclaimated to his new career dream, and him getting his head settled in when it comes time to filling some Really Big Shoes with the Peavy loss.
Thanks!
Just google "scouting report on Dan Hudson" . You'll find tons of good stuff.