Josh Steven Judy (born February 9, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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Amateur career

Judy played his high school baseball for University High School in

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, leading them to the West Virginia State Baseball tournament for the first time in over 40 years. He also helped lead Morgantown Post 2

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team to the Mid-Atlantic Regional in his final season with the club. Judy was discovered as a collegiate prospect while participating in an off-season developmental program with MVP Baseball Academy in Morgantown. While working with pitching coach Joe Testa, Josh attended a workout for several college programs. He eventually signed to play his collegiate baseball at

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, where he was coached by former

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farmhand, Randy Stegall. After a 2007 NAIA All-American season, Josh was selected in the 34th round (1034 pick overall) of the

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Professional career

Cleveland Indians

After the 2010 season, Judy was added to the Indians' 40 man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. On May 21, 2011, Judy was called up to replace Alex White, who went on the 15-day disabled list with right middle finger soreness. Judy made his Major League debut a day later in the Indians' 12–4 home victory over the

. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two hits and striking out one batter. On May 25, 2011, Judy was sent back to Columbus. Judy was recalled up to replace Chris Perez on July 1, 2011, when Perez was placed on the bereavement list. Judy made his second appearance against the

, where he gave up his first run, a

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. In 12 games with the Indians, he was 0–4 with a 7.07 ERA.

Cincinnati Reds

Judy was designated for assignment on December 16, 2011, and was claimed off of waivers by the

on December 23, 2011. In 2012 with the

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he was 2–2 with a 6.99 ERA in 40 games. He was released on November 5, 2012.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

After beginning 2013 with the

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of the

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, Judy signed a minor league contract with the

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on May 5, 2013. He split the season between the AA

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and the AAA

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Judy signed a minor league contract with the

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for 2014 and was assigned to the AAA

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. In 23 games, he was 2–2 with a 5.79 ERA.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

Judy signed with the

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of the

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for the 2016 season. He appeared in 50 games, finishing with a record of 3–4 with a 1.20 ERA.

Seattle Mariners

Judy signed a Triple-A contract with the

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in January 2017. He was released on March 30, 2017.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On April 18, 2017, Judy signed with the

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of the

. He was released on May 6, 2017.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On May 16, 2017, Judy signed with the

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of the

. He was released on July 6, 2017.

Aguilas Cibaeñas

Judy began playing with the Aguilas Cibaeñas in the Winter League of the Dominican Republic starting in 2016. In January 2018, Judy received the Pitcher of the Year award for the 2017-18 winter league season for Aguilas Cibaeñas.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On February 28, 2018, Judy signed with the

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of the

. He became a free agent following the season.

York Revolution

On March 19, 2019, Judy signed with the

of the

. In October, 2019, Judy was named a Downtown Fan Favorite by Revs fans for his fierce play on the field and his friendly, almost "Disney-like" interaction with fans off the field. He became a free agent following the season. On March 9, 2020, Judy signed with the

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of the Atlantic League. He did not play a game for the team because of the cancellation of the ALPB season due to the

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and became a free agent after the year. On February 22, 2021, Judy re-signed with the Rockers for the 2021 season. He was released prior to the season.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Judy, Josh 1986 births Living people Águilas Cibaeñas players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Akron Aeros players Albuquerque Isotopes players American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Arizona League Indians players Arkansas Travelers players Baseball players from West Virginia Cleveland Indians players Columbus Clippers players Estrellas Orientales players Guerreros de Oaxaca players Gulf Coast Indians players Indiana Tech Warriors baseball players Kinston Indians players Lake County Captains players Louisville Bats players Mahoning Valley Scrappers players Major League Baseball pitchers Mexican League baseball pitchers Olmecas de Tabasco players Peoria Saguaros players Salt Lake Bees players Sportspeople from Morgantown, West Virginia Sultanes de Monterrey players Tigres de Quintana Roo players University High School (Morgantown, West Virginia) alumni Yaquis de Obregón players York Revolution players