Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 6/4/25 12:24 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the Pirates on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader tossed 12 of 15 pitches for strikes as he cruised to his 16th save of the year. He's perfect in save chances this year and owns an active seven-inning scoreless streak. Hader dropped his ERA to 1.38 with a 39:6 K:BB through 26 frames this season. He's posted a 12:1 K:BB since he last allowed a run May 16.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sun 6/1/25 11:29 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader didn't allow a hit or walk and struck out two batters during a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Hader closed out a dominant game from the Astros staff, which combined to allow just two hits and no runs. He retired Yandy Diaz, Christopher Morel and Junior Caminero to notch his 15th save of the campaign. Hader hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances, allowing just one hit and one walk with 10 strikeouts and five saves over six innings during that stretch.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 5/28/25 5:47 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader earned the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the A's, working around a walk while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
Hader is now a perfect 14-for-14 in save chances this season. He's been nearly untouchable of late, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out 15 in his last nine innings. Hader's ERA is down to 1.50 through 24 innings this year with a stellar 0.79 WHIP and 35:6 K:BB.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sat 5/24/25 7:20 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader earned the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mariners, allowing one hit while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
Hader worked around a single while throwing 13 of 17 pitches for strikes. The southpaw has now allowed just one run across eight appearances in May and has delivered scoreless outings in 18 of 21 games this season. He's a perfect 13-for-13 in save chances, sporting a 1.57 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 32:5 K:BB across 23 innings.
Josh Hader RP HOU Mon 5/19/25 10:12 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader threw a scoreless inning and earned a save against the Rays on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader had to deal with the speedy Chandler Simpson on base after he reached via catcher's interference to start the frame. Hader was able to retire the next three batters in order to close out the 4-3 victory. He's now converted each of his 12 save chances this season and lowered his ERA to 1.71 across 21 innings. Monday was Hader's first appearance without recording a strikeout since April 19.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sun 5/18/25 5:10 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Rangers, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
Hader faced the bottom of the Rangers' lineup and retired them in order to remain a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances this season. The southpaw has allowed runs in just two of his past 10 appearances, both coming in non-save situations. On the year, he owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB across 20 innings.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 5/14/25 10:51 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals after allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
Hader has now posted 14 scoreless outings out of 16 appearances in 2025. The All-Star left-hander has converted each of his 10 save opportunities, producing a 1.50 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB over 18 innings. Hader is locked in as Houston's closer so far.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sat 5/10/25 10:37 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader gave up one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up a save in Friday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati. He struck out three without walking a batter.
EDGE Analysis
After allowing a one-out double to Tyler Stephenson, Hader retired Rece Hinds and Santiago Espinal on strikes to pick up his first save since late April. With a 1.59 ERA and 25:4 K:BB through 17 innings, the 31-year-old southpaw is still clearly one of the most dominant relievers in the game.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 4/30/25 1:41 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one across one inning Tuesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Hader entered the game in the ninth inning with Houston up 6-2. He got the first two outs without incident, but then served up a double and a two-run home run. These were the first earned runs Hader has surrendered since Opening Day, and he owns a stellar 20:3 K:BB across 15 frames.
Josh Hader RP HOU Tue 4/29/25 1:23 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader earned a save against the Tigers on Monday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in a scoreless inning of work.
EDGE Analysis
Hader inherited a three-run lead in the ninth frame and went right after each batter he faced, throwing 12 of his 14 total pitches for strikes. The veteran closer did give up a two-out double, but that proved to be a minor inconvenience as Hader wrapped up his eighth save in eight chances. After posting a disappointing 3.80 ERA last season, Hader has been dominant so far in 2025, allowing just one run on seven hits while registering a 19:3 K:BB over 14 innings covering 12 appearances.