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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
AGE: 29
POSITION: Second Base
BIRTHPLACE: Darlington, SC
RESIDES: Darlington, SC
COLLEGE: Spartanburg Methodist College
PERSONAL: Wife Keisa Carr, one son, one daughter
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From the moment he joined the Diamondbacks in January 2006, Orlando Hudson
made it clear that he was ready to make a difference in Arizona, both on and
off the field. Only 17 days after the team acquired him from Toronto, Orlando
departed on the Diamondbacks Hometown Tour, visiting Globe, Show Low and
Payson. From the first fan to the very last, he showed his appreciation for each
encounter, no matter the age of the individual. His passion for serving the
community has rubbed off on his teammates as he recruits younger players to
attend community events. Orlando's compassion for children with autism began
during his own childhood. With two cousins afflicted, he learned to love,
support and respect children with autism. He has developed a program with
the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center to give children with autism
a chance to attend monthly "game nights." He gives these kids and their
parents his private luxury suite, and meets with each child before the game.
Orlando was the Honorary Chairperson for the inaugural "Walk Now Arizona" last
November. During the Diamondbacks' Inter-tribal Youth Baseball Tournament,
Orlando gave fundamental baseball tips and life lessons to more than 200
Native American youth. He also has recorded thank-you messages to support
our troops that were aired on the Armed Forces Network.
Last year, Orlando Hudson was a candidate for the Gold Glove Award,
committing only 13 errors. He turned 116 double plays.
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