JoshHader

Houston Astros
#71
Relief Pitcher

HT/WT
6' 3", 188 lbs
Birthdate
4/7/1994 (32)
BAT/THR
Left/Left
Birthplace
Millersville, MD
Status
Active

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Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Texas	49	47	.510	-	W1
Seattle	48	49	.495	1.5	W1
Houston	47	51	.480	3	L1
Athletics	41	55	.427	8	L9
Los Angeles	38	59	.392	11.5	L2

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