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    JoshHader

    Houston Astros
    • Houston AstrosAstros
    • #71
    • Relief PitcherRP
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 188 lbs
    • Birthdate
      4/7/1994 (32)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 188 lbs
    • Birthdate
      4/7/1994 (32)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Millersville, MD
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      26
      13th
      ERA
      1.01
      K
      55
      150+
      WHIP
      0.76
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                        Houston8181.500-W2
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