Josh Hader
RP - Houston Astros
2025 Outlook
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Player News
View More NewsJosh Hader refining mechanics to avoid tipping pitches
Josh Hader worked this offseason to simplify his pre-windup movements in an effort to prevent tipping pitches, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The left-hander also continues to work on incorporating his changeup more effectively, though he has attempted this adjustment in the past without fully committing to it.
Fantasy Impact
Hader remains one of the top closers in fantasy baseball after recording 34 saves with a 3.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 105 strikeouts over 71 innings in 2024. If he successfully refines his mechanics and adds a viable third pitch, he could further solidify himself as an elite late-inning option. Regardless, his strikeout upside and role in Houston’s bullpen make him a top-tier fantasy closer heading into 2025.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #57 | #40 | #91 | 28 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #139 | #76 | #217 | 3 |
| G | GS | W | L | SV | BS | HD | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 65.5 | 45 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 92 | 3.24 | 1.08 |
Stats
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| Season | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | BB% | K | K% | ERA | WHIP | ||||||
| 2022 | MIL | 37 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 34 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 8.51 | 59 | 41.84 | 4.24 | 1.12 | ||||||
| 2022 | SD | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11.54 | 22 | 28.21 | 7.31 | 1.63 | ||||||
| 2022 Totals | 56 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 50 | 43 | 30 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 9.59 | 81 | 36.99 | 5.22 | 1.28 | |||||||
| 2023 | SD | 61 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 56.1 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 12.99 | 85 | 36.80 | 1.28 | 1.10 | ||||||
| 2024 | HOU | 71 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 71 | 43 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 25 | 8.99 | 105 | 37.77 | 3.80 | 0.96 | ||||||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | DEC | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 27 | @ CLE | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | 3.00 |
| Tue, Sep 24 | vs. SEA | - | SV | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sun, Sep 22 | vs. LAA | - | BS, L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 108.00 | 15.00 |
| Fri, Sep 20 | vs. LAA | - | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
