Josh Hader fantasy outlook 2027
Josh Hader ranks 92nd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 6th among relief pitchers, and 132nd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 30 SV, 2.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 64 K in 53 IP. In 2026 he posted a 1.01 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 44.67 innings across 45 appearances. His 1.94 FIP says his 1.01 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 33 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#92
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#6
of 409
Points leagues
#132
290 proj. pts
Dynasty
#100
Keeper value
Round 8
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 51 | 0 | 52.2 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 64 | 30.4% | 8.6% | 2.68 | 0.99 |
| 2026 | 45 | 0 | 44.2 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 55 | 32.9% | 9.0% | 1.01 | 0.76 |
| 2025 | 48 | 0 | 52.2 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 76 | 36.9% | 7.8% | 2.05 | 0.85 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 48 | .200 | .250 | .289 | 1 | 11 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 119 | .093 | .185 | .121 | 0 | 44 |
| Home | 80 | .132 | .175 | .197 | 1 | 32 |
| Away | 87 | .118 | .230 | .145 | 0 | 23 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.149
xSLG against
.242
xwOBA against
.215
FIP
1.94
ERA
1.01
44.67 IP
WAR
1.9
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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Common questions
Where should I draft Josh Hader in 2027?
Josh Hader is 92nd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 8 in a 12-team draft, and 132nd in standard points leagues.
Is Josh Hader a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 8 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Josh Hader eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Josh Hader play for?
Josh Hader is listed with the Houston Astros, the closer on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 92nd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number