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    JoshHader

    Houston Astros
    • Houston AstrosAstros
    • #71
    • Relief PitcherRP
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 85 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/4/1994 (32)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 85 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/4/1994 (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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                        2026 AL West Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Houston8181.500-W2
                        Texas8082.4941L1
                        Seattle7686.4695W2
                        Athletics6498.39517L2
                        Los Angeles62100.38319L2
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