Pitcher Nat Hudson broke in with the 1886 St. Louis Browns, where he remained through 1889. His best season was 1888, when he won 25 games with a 2.54 ERA in 333 innings pitched. At the end of the season, Hudson roused the ire of his teammates by remaining in Hot Springs rejuvenating a sore arm during the Championship series against the Giants, claiming he had "bathed too much" and needed extra time to get ready. Complaining of a sore arm upon his return the following season, he was suspended for insubordination, and ultimately traded to Louisville. After refusing to report, he wound up with the Minneapolis Millers, where he remained for 1889 and 1890 before arm soreness ended his career.