Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader is next level.
He took over the closer duties in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. Hader has been electric over the last two years (9-6 with a 2.52 ERA, 281 Ks, and 49 saves in 157 IP). Last year he was very hard to hit (.155) and improved significantly in his walk rate (2.4 – 3.3 in 2018). The most glaring problem was his massive HR/9 rate (1.8).
To begin the season, after nine great innings (no runs, 15 Ks, and five SVs), Hader allowed four runs in four of his next five outings (six runs, six baserunners, and four home runs over 5.