Josh Hader, not the everyday closer for the Milwaukee Brewers during the season, had just 12 saves, lowest among awardees. His 2.43 ERA was the highest among any previous winners in both leagues. Even dating back to 2005 when it was called the Delivery Man Award, Hader’s numbers would still have the least saves and highest ERA.
Who was Hader competing with?
So what made a panel of nine of the best relievers of all-time vote for the lengthy lefty from Milwaukee?
Well based on sheer numbers, Hader and Kenley Jansen looked like the sheer front runners.