Josh Hader reaches 250 career saves while authoring a historic season for Houston Astros
Josh Hader downplayed his 250th save, but his numbers tell a different story as he's among a short list of closers who've put up dominating numbers at a similar point of the season.
Josh Hader reached a significant milestone in his career by recording his 250th save while contributing to a historic season for the Houston Astros. Despite downplaying the achievement, Hader's numbers are nothing short of impressive. He is among a select group of closers who have achieved this feat at a similar point in the season.
After securing his milestone, Hader presented a baseball from the Astros bullpen to rookie Ethan Pecko, his first major-league win in New York. Hader's journey to this milestone has been remarkable, considering he spent nearly 10 months away from baseball due to injuries. He returned from a shoulder capsule sprain and then battled biceps tendinitis before making his debut this season.
Hader's impact has been undeniable, as the Astros' bullpen has seen a turnaround, with the lowest ERA in the majors since June 3. Hader's 0.70 ERA in 39 appearances is the best among pitchers with at least 20 innings this season, and his WHIP of 0.65 is the lowest for pitchers with similar stats. This performance puts him in an elite company, with only four other relievers having recorded a similar number of saves with an ERA of 0.70 or lower in their first 39 appearances of a season.
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