It’s no surprise that the Washington Nationals traded for relief pitching help at last Wednesday’s trade deadline. The first move the team made was to acquire right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Hudson pitched well for Toronto this season, and his contract expires after this season, making him an ideal selection for a low-risk trade option.
However, his stats this season are being held above average by one simple factor: Luck.
On the season, Hudson has a 2.94 ERA in 49 innings pitched. Pretty good, right? On the surface, it looks great.