Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Bryan Hudson, 29-year-old left-handed reliever, is experiencing a career-best performance with the White Sox in 2026. After being drafted by the Cubs in 2015 and bouncing through multiple organizations (Brewers, Dodgers, Mets), Hudson was claimed off waivers by Chicago in late March. He has posted a 0.90 ERA across 21 appearances with 17.2+ consecutive scoreless innings and 19 consecutive scoreless outings. Hudson has recorded 2 saves and attributes his success to refined pitch sequencing, improved mechanics, and better communication with coaching staff. His arsenal includes a 92 mph four-seam fastball, effective sinker, and deceptive sweeper. He ranks among MLB's best in advanced metrics including barrel%, hard-hit%, and ground ball%.
Strengths
- + Career-best 0.90 ERA in 2026
- + 17.2+ consecutive scoreless innings
- + 19 consecutive scoreless appearances
- + Lowest ERA for White Sox pitcher in first 21 games since Alex Colome (2020)
- + Effective pitch mix with improved sinker integration
- + Strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (22:9 K:BB on season, 19:6 during scoreless streak)
- + Excellent advanced metrics (low barrel%, hard-hit%, high ground ball%)
- + Improved mechanics and pitch sequencing
- + Strong communication with coaching staff
- + Earning save opportunities
- + Deceptive delivery despite 6-8 frame
- + Personal investment in success after multiple organizational changes
About
Bryan Hudson is a rp for the Chicago White Sox.
Player Overview
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Chicago White Sox