In 2018, MLB teams employed 799 distinct pitchers to fill 892 spots, which is quite a few hurlers. That’s an increase for 2017, when 754 distinct pitchers filled 839 roles. The 30,000 foot overview of this progression suggests that each MLB team had room for at least one additional pitcher in 2018 (it could have […]
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Who is Josh Hader?
Brewers left hander Josh Hader is causing quite a stir thanks to his strike out mania. The Milwaukee reliever began the season with a fascinating 15.3 IP performance in 10 appearances, striking out 31 of 53 batters faced. But the breakout arguably occurred on April 30, 2018, when Hader completed an eight out save (2.7 […]