Hader Intentionally Reducing Ks- Player Commentary- September 6, 2026

Josh Hader- RP- HOU- Great Player- Entering play last night, Hader had a K/9 of 12.21. It's an impressive number but it is the lowest of his career. Hader had an interview this week and was asked about it and if there was something that was causing that. He replied that it is by design. Hader said that the ABS has changed how batters approach hitting so he was trying to induce more contact and reduce his pitch counts. Hader averaged 16.45 pitchers per IP in 2024 and 16.08 last year. In 2026 Hade

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