Josh Hader Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/7/1994 (28)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Josh Hader Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Josh Hader News
Even after the San Diego Padres gave third baseman Manny Machado a new 11-year, $350 million deal, the team is open to having contract-extension discussions with closer Josh Hader. The Padres are expected to reach out soon to Hader, who will be a free agent after this season. "It's a great place to be, but at the end of the day business is business," Hader said. The 28-year-old left-hander agreed to a one-year, $14.1 million deal with the team in January to avoid salary arbitration, which is the biggest salary an arbitration-eligible reliever has received. Hader really struggled with the Brewers and Padres in 2022 (5.22 ERA, 1.28 WHIP), but he still managed 36 saves and remains one of the most dominant relievers in baseball when he's on. He's a top-five fantasy closer heading into his first full season in SD.
The San Diego Padres and relief pitcher Josh Hader avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $14.1 million deal, according to a source. It becomes the biggest salary in arbitration in MLB history for a reliever. The Padres acquired the left-hander from the Milwaukee Brewers at last year's trade deadline, but was uncharacteristically wild and really struggled overall in 2022. Hader had a 7.31 ERA in 19 appearances in San Diego and finished with a career-high 5.22 ERA (3.45 FIP), 1.28 WHIP, 36 saves, 9.6% walk rate and 37% strikeout rate. Despite the down year, the 28-year-old southpaw had a really rough stretch to blame and he looked to be back to elite Hader form in the postseason, so a bounce-back campaign in 2023 is very possible.
San Diego Padres reliever Josh Hader closed out the final game of the National League Division Series when his club defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3. He pitched one inning, striking out the side and collecting his third save of the playoffs in the process. Hader had 36 saves during the regular season but posted a career-high 5.22 ERA and his lowest strikeout rate (37.0%) since 2017, which lost him the closer role for a bit after being dealt at the deadline. However, the left-hander has been dominant over four postseason games, allowing no runs, striking out seven, and issuing just one walk over 4.1 IP. Hader will be the number one closer option for Bob Melvin going forward.
Josh Hader Stats
Last 10 Games
San Diego Padres left-hander Josh Hader had a rollercoaster year in 2022. He converted 36 saves but posted career-highs with a 5.22 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Most of the damage happened after the deadline deal, struggling to a 7.31 ERA on the West Coast and temporarily losing the closer role. Hader's 3.45 FIP sticks out, though, as he struck out 37.0% of batters faced while walking just 9.6%. It wasn't his best season in terms of punchouts, but he posted a 41.6% strikeout rate in the first half and was back up to 55.6% in the postseason. Hader's three-pitch mix of sinker, slider, and changeup had similar break and movement from past years, while his sinker and slider reached a career-high 97.4 MPH and 84.0 MPH, respectively. The 28-year-old struggled with keeping the ball in the park, but his high barrel rate of 11.5% was only the fourth-highest of his career, and his 1.44 HR/9 wasn't even his worst mark as a big leaguer. Batters hit .225 and slugged .403 off of Hader this season, but his Statcast numbers faired much better (.196 xBA, .359 xSLG). Additionally, playing his home games at Petco Park (95 home run factor) will only improve his numbers after spending five and a half years at American Family Field (114 home run factor). The four-time All-Star has been up and down before. Although there was more down than up in 2022, Hader settled in as a Padre and ended his exile from closer duties, saving six games in September and four in the playoffs. Fantasy managers should expect another Hader-like year in 2023 while compiling north of 30 saves on a top team in the National League. He's the fourth reliever off the board (36 ADP) and is arguably better value than the preceding arm of Emmanuel Clase (26 ADP).
