Hudgins went 4-2 with a 2.79 ERA for Double-A Mobile, allowing 16 runs in 51.2 innings. He held the opposition to a .217 average against, walked 16 and struck out 55. He allowed two runs or less in seven of his nine starts. He was promoted to Triple-A on June 30.

Hudgins made just two starts in Portland before his season was lost to injury. He went 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 6.2 innings, walking one and striking out seven.

Notes:

The San Diego Padres acquired right-handed pitcher John Hudgins and first baseman/outfielder Vince Sinisi from the Texas Rangers in exchange for outfielder Freddy Guzman and right-handed pitcher Cesar Rojas on May 11, 2006.

College

The Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year, Hudgins is a very polished pitcher with an outstanding strikeout-to-walk ratio. The junior righthander throws his fastball in the high 80’s that will touch 90 on occasion. His change-up is probably his best pitch while his breaking ball is much improved. Has the ability to pitch deep into games. Went 10-1 as the team’s #3 starter last year while he was one of the club’s top relievers as a freshman in 2001. Named the Orange County Player of the Year for his efforts during his senior season in high school. Was drafted in the 20th round by Oakland out of high school in 2000.