University of Evansville Athletics

At UE – Curtis Hudson could contend for a spot in UE’s mid-week starting rotation this year as a freshman...A strike-out pitcher with an above average breaking ball...A mentally tough pitcher who does not back down from hitters.

Background – Received all-conference, all-area, all-state and team MVP honors during both his junior and senior years at Willowbrook High School...Compiled a 9-1 record and a 1.96 ERA during his senior season, with 104 strikeouts over 67 innings of work...Set Willowbrook school records for both victories and strikeouts in a single-season as a senior...Earned special mention all-state honors from the Chicago Tribune in 2007...Struck out 17 batters in a game as a senior in 2007...Pitched a one-hitter in the Illinois State Tournament as a junior against York...Played baseball and football in high school...Plans to major in physical education...Chose UE because “it is a top notch baseball school and I can get a good education.”