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KC Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler Reflects on His Fresno Roots
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By Jahz Tello, Videographer
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September 3, 2024
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Rex Hudler, who starred at Bullard High School and became a first-round New York Yankees draft pick in 1978, is what you might call a “baseball lifer.”

After 21 years as a professional player — including 13 MLB seasons and a year in Japan — he turned to the broadcast booth.

As hard as it might be to believe but “Rex the Wonderdog” is now 64 years old.

Hudler joined the Los Angeles Angels radio and television teams as a color commentator when his playing days ended. After 10 years with the Angels, he joined the Kansas City Royals booth in 2012.

Hudler took time out from his job as a Royals color analyst before a recent game to reflect on how growing up in Fresno shaped his baseball career.

Rex Hudler signs with the New York Yankees in 1978.
Bullard High’s Rex Hudler signs with the New York Yankees in 1978 after being drafted in the first round. (rexhudler.com)

 

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Jahz Tello,
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Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .

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