MEET
Josh Hader
Position: Pitcher
Throws: Left
Bats: Left
6-3, 185lb
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Born: April 7, 1994
Age: 26
Hometown: Millersville, MD
MEET
Josh Hader
Position: Pitcher
Throws: Left
Bats: Left
6-3, 185lb
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Born: April 7, 1994
Age: 26
Hometown: Millersville, MD
“I want to bring more to you, the fans! Being able to engage with y’all is what it’s about” – Josh Hader
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“I want to bring more to you, the fans! Being able to engage with y’all is what it’s about” – Josh Hader
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Welcome to
My Journey
November 2019
Getting married to Maria
“Josh has a big heart & such a kind soul. He’s incredible dog dad & husband. He also kills it on the grill which is a plus!” – Maria Hader
October 2019
Winning reliever of the year for the second time
“I want to thank Craig Counsell, my coaches, and especially my teammates, without whom I would not be in this position. I also want to thank the passionate Brewers fans, who have always been very supportive.“
– Josh Hader
March 2019
Closing out with an immaculate inning
“No one’s ever seen a guy like Josh Hader.” – Alex Wilson, Veteran Brewers Reciever
April 2018
A historic 8 knockouts
“…staying within myself, working the heater really helped…”
Record Strikeouts
Record Strikeouts
2018
Won my first national league reliever of the year
June 2017
My Major League debut with the brewers
“Thoughts of a new journey was in the back of my mind, it was good to know another team wanted me.
Deadline came and it was announced I was traded to The Milwaukee Brewers organization.“
2016
My biggest mental test: Triple-A, Colorado Springs Skysox
“This was the biggest test for me mentally. Giving up runs we’re going to happen. The process of each level helped me grow in different ways.”
2016
Traded to Milwaukee
“Thoughts of a new journey were in the back of my mind, it was good to know another team wanted me.”
“Deadline came and it was announced I was traded to The Milwaukee Brewers organization.“
July 2015
Asked to play in the pan american games
“This was a great honor to play for my country. Wearing USA across my chest representing the great nation.”
“This wasn’t a normal game but the first time I’ve experienced how much passion other countries have for the game and team.”
2015
Promoted to AA: the most important step in my career
“Doug Brocail was my biggest mentor for me sculpting me as a pitcher. Mentally and physically.“
May 2014
starting in high a lancaster jethawks
“May 14th was a special night for us. We went on to throw a combined No-Hitter. 3 roommates, Osborne, Minor and myself making history.“
Read the article on MLB.com
Read MLB’s rundown of the day back in 2014 with quotes from Hader, Osborne and Minor.
july 2013
Traded to the houston astros
“On this team, we had an unreal amount of talent and this is what pushed me to better myself in every way possible.“
2013
started the season with the delmarva shorebirds
“Now as a starter in low-A, I developed a change-up. It became a very important pitch in my arsenal.“
2012
my first step into minor league with the baltimore orioles
MPH
“Rick Peterson helped me realize how to use my body sufficiently. Getting my timing was the key.“
“After developing this I saw a jump in my velocity going from 88 MPH, to hitting 94 MPH.“
2011
learning the game at highschool
“I definitely didn’t plan on hitting this well. I know that later on, I’m not going to go anywhere with hitting, so I’m messing around with hitting. Coach [Jeff Martin] said I was going to start in the outfield this year, so I’m having fun in the batter’s box.”
“I could hit, but pitching was what I loved. I wanted to be the best at it. Learning from Tony Saunders that offseason helped me gain more knowledge about doing it, too.“
1994
I was born with a passion for baseball
“First time I saw my dream I was 3 years old. My dad taught me everything about the game of baseball. “