Josh Hader - Bullpen Role & Save Probability
Josh Hader is currently the primary closer for the Houston Astros and profiles as one of their top save options.
Last updated:
Player Type
Relief Pitcher · Houston Astros
Bullpen Role
Closer
Usage Matrices
Sample: 2026-06-23 to 2026-07-22 (PT) · Total appearances: 12
Usage Matrix (%)
| Outs Remaining | <=-3 | -2 | -1 | tie | +1 | +2 | +3 | >=4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7–9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5–6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| <=3 | - | - | - | 41.7%3 | - | 41.7%1 | 8.3% | 8.3%2 | 100.0% |
| Total | - | - | - | 41.7% | - | 41.7% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Notes
¹ most recent appearance
² second most recent appearance
³ third most recent appearance
Usage Matrix (Apps)
| Outs Remaining | <=-3 | -2 | -1 | tie | +1 | +2 | +3 | >=4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7–9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5–6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| <=3 | - | - | - | 53 | - | 51 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total | - | - | - | 5 | - | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Notes
¹ most recent appearance
² second most recent appearance
³ third most recent appearance
Save Probability Trend
| Date (PT) | Save Probability | Model Role (Historical) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 6% | Closer |
| 2026-07-21 | 25% | Closer |
| 2026-07-20 | 27% | Closer |
| 2026-07-19 | 26% | Closer |
| 2026-07-18 | 25% | Closer |
| 2026-07-17 | 25% | Closer |
| 2026-07-12 | 22% | Closer |
Team Bullpen Context
| Pitcher | Role | Save Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Hader | Closer | 0% |
| Steven Okert | Setup | 0% |
| Bryan Abreu | Setup | 0% |
Team page: Houston Astros Bullpen Hierarchy