Josh Hader Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 188 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/7/1994 (30)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Josh Hader Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Josh Hader News
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader turned in a poor outing in a non-save situation in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Braves. Hader came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning down 2-1. He allowed a leadoff walk, allowed the runner to advance on a wild pitch, gave up four consecutive singles scoring two, got an out on a strikeout, and was replaced by Brandon Bielak. The 30-year-old lefty signed a hefty five-year, $95 million deal this off-season. However, he is 0-2 and has converted one of two save opportunities with a bloated 9.39 ERA in 7 2/3 innings pitched. The season is early and Hader has been historically excellent, so fantasy managers should not worry just yet.
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader finally grabbed his first save of the season on Sunday in a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers. Although he allowed a run on a hit and a walk in his inning of work, he (and fantasy managers) will take the save. Hader hasn't been himself this year, as he has now allowed four runs in five innings of work. He has a pair of losses and a blown save as well. The 30-year-old will have a long leash after signing a five-year deal in Houston, so fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned yet.
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader blew his first save opportunity of the season and fell to 0-2 in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Hader came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up 1-0. He allowed a leadoff single, induced a groundball double play, allowed a walk, gave up a two-run home run, and got the final out on a ground out. The Astros were unable to tie or win in the bottom half, saddling Hader with the loss. The high-profile lefty has been disappointing so far this season despite signing a huge contract this off-season and owns a 6.75 ERA with seven strikeouts and two walks in four innings pitched. However, Hader should be given a long leash given his career success and the contract he signed. Further, his predecessor, Ryan Pressly, has also gotten off to a rough start.
Batting Order
1 | Jose Altuve |
2 | Yordan Alvarez |
3 | Alex Bregman |
4 | Kyle Tucker |
5 | Yainer Diaz |
6 | Jeremy Peña |
7 | Mauricio Dubón |
8 | José Abreu |
9 | Victor Caratini |
Josh Hader Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Jose Altuve |
2 | Yordan Alvarez |
3 | Alex Bregman |
4 | Kyle Tucker |
5 | Yainer Diaz |
6 | Jeremy Peña |
7 | Mauricio Dubón |
8 | José Abreu |
9 | Victor Caratini |
It took Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader some time to find a home this offseason, but he was able to land close to his desired contract on a historic five-year $95 million deal. After five years of major-league dominance, Hader ran into a bit of a tumultuous situation in 2022. Registering 19 consecutive scoreless appearances to begin that season, the hard-throwing southpaw faltered for a cringe-inducing 11.45 ERA over the following 22 innings through August between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, who he was traded to at July's deadline. Following a strong September in that campaign, the multi-time All-Star entered 2023 as the Friars' clear-cut ninth-inning man and recaptured his dominant ways in the form of a sparkling 1.28 ERA (2.69 FIP), 1.10 WHIP, 85:30 K:BB, and 33 saves across 56 1/3 frames on his way back atop the closing food chain. That's not to mention an elite 36.8% strikeout rate and unbelievable .157 expected batting average allowed. Houston has yet to name an official closer, but it's fair to anticipate Hader and Ryan Pressly's premier one-two punch to function as co-stoppers based on matchups unless an announcement before or during spring training dictates otherwise. Hader's overpowering stuff gives him the edge over the 35-year-old Pressly's finesse style in gaining a stranglehold on fireman duties, but his wild 13.0% walk rate could hand him quicker hooks. The forever-contending Astros should set up plenty of save chances, however, meaning Hader remains firmly in play as a top-five fantasy reliever and a fourth- or fifth-round pick in 2024 drafts.