The Irish take on Western Michigan on Wednesday afternoon.
AT NOTRE DAME: Will likely push for immediate playing time in the outfield ... solid defensive outfielder with ability to cover significant ground ... true leadoff-type hitter ... brings athleticism to the program ... above average runner with very good defensive skills ... must gain strength and continue to develop into a productive hitter ... immediately provides quality depth right away ... earned a 3.067 GPA in the fall of `11 - his first semester on campus.
PREP & PERSONAL: 2011 Rebich Outstanding Male Athlete Scholarship Award at Douglas S. Freeman H.S. in Richmond, Va. ... U.S. Marine Scholar-Athlete Award ... named all-district and all-academic outfielder ... selected to the Central Region Team ... chosen as the Douglas S. Freeman Most Valuable Player ... named all-district and all-academic at wide receiver ... selected to the Central Region Team in football ... chosen as the Douglas S. Freeman Most Valuable Football Player ... earned a varsity letter in basketball and awarded 110% Award ... named all-district and all-academic outfielder in 2010 ... selected to the Central Region Team ... chosen as the Richmond Times All-Metro ... received Rebel Award for Outstanding Junior Player ... named all-district and all-academic quarterback in football ... earned a letter in basketball ... born Oct. 29, 1992 ... full name is Edward McCall Hudgins ... son of Jeff and Jennifer Hudgins ... has two brothers, Will and Jay ... Will is a senior co-captain of the 2012 Irish squad ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.
