High School: Hudson was a three-year letterwinner in baseball and football at Zanesville High School. He was an All-Ohio performer his senior season and a three-time selection to the all-region and all-district teams. Hudson went 22-1 with a 1.31 ERA, which included a no-hitter against defending state champion Indian Valley in the district title game. He was a part of district championship teams that advanced to the district final all four years, winning twice.

Personal: He is the son of Craig and Lori Hudson. His birthday is April 28, 1991. Hudson is majoring in exercise science and psychology. He is a member of the AU football team and redshirted as a quarterback in 2010.