Photo: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Reinier, 2/82 PAO / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Hudler is proof that personality can outlast stats, and I mean that as a compliment. As a player he was the consummate energetic utility man, bouncing around the majors and even playing in Japan, the kind of guy every clubhouse loves. But it's in the broadcast booth where 'Wonder Dog' truly found his calling, bringing infectious enthusiasm and folksy malapropisms to Angels and Royals telecasts. Some purists found his style too loose, but I appreciate an announcer who clearly adores the game and never takes himself too seriously. He turned a journeyman career into a beloved second act behind the mic.
Overview
Rex Hudler (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player and broadcaster. A utility infielder and outfielder, he played in Major League Baseball for several teams including the New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, and California Angels. After retiring, he became a popular color commentator, notably for the Kansas City Royals.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rex Hudler
- Name (Japanese)
- レックス・ハドラー
- Reading
- れっくす・はどらー
- Born
- September 2, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Tempe, Arizona, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- Baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Ballard High School (Fresno, California)
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.