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Houston Astros

Josh Hader

RPAge 32Under Contract3 Years Control

Josh Hader is a 32-year-old relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a precision relief pitcher with elite contact suppression and good velocity, ranked 16th in the league at the role.

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Edge175
Stick131
Skill147
Carry150
LI110
CE141
NTV+20
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 147, Stick of 131, and Carry of 150, Josh Hader sits in the 100th percentile, 99th percentile, and 100th percentile in those areas. His 175 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 7th among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Josh Hader's 131 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 24th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Josh Hader has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Houston Astros games. Josh Hader's 147 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 10th among relief pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Steven Okert at 144, and Isaac Paredes at 129. Josh Hader has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 150.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Josh Hader carries a 110 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 45th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Josh Hader is under control for 3 seasons at a $19 million annual salary, with about $57 million remaining. His 141 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 41st among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Josh Hader's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +20 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 16th among relief pitchers. Josh Hader carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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