Sarah Hudek is following in her father's footsteps more than most suspected possible.
John Hudek was a journeyman reliever who made one All-Star appearance with the Astros and spent part of the 1998 season with the Mets. And now his daughter will be one of the first women to play college baseball after signing a letter of intent at Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana.
"I grew up around pro baseball and I've had the opportunity to pick the brain, not only of my dad, but of other major leaguers he is friends with," Sarah told the Shreveport Times. "I have a fastball, changeup, curve, and I'm working on a cutter."
The 5-foot-10 Hudek throws her fastball around 82 mph and her soon-to-be college coach insists this is not being done as a publicity stunt for the college.
"That's as good, or better, than most boys around here …" Aaron Voracheck told the paper of Sarah's heater. "This is not a gimmick and I could care less about media attention. I'm signing her to help us win ballgames."
John Hudek with the Mets in 1998.Photo: Anthony Causi
According to the paper, Hudek impressed at the 17 and Under World Wood Bat Championships – striking out 14 compared to two walks.
"I saw Sarah pitch as a sophomore and then again last season. She can really pitch," Vorachek said. "I think other schools were afraid to take a chance on her. But you're taking a chance with every kid you sign."
Hudek is used to playing with the opposite sex and hopes the experience is the same as it's been since Little League.
"They have been the greatest teammates," Hudek said of her teammates at George Ranch High School.
"I hope my new teammates see me for what I can do to help the team, even though I'll probably stick out like a sore thumb."
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