Josh Hader vs Liam Hendriks: Career Stats Comparison
Josh Hader (2017–present) and Liam Hendriks (2011–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Josh Hader compiled 34 wins and 829 strikeouts; Liam Hendriks put up 33 wins and 739 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Liam Hendriks
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Josh Hader | Liam Hendriks |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 34 | 33 |
| Losses | 31 | 36 |
| Games | 468 | 490 |
| Games Started | 0 | 44 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 227 | 116 |
| Strikeouts | 829 | 739 |
| Walks | 198 | 166 |
| Hits Allowed | 282 | 630 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 65 | 79 |
| Innings Pitched | 512 | 663 |
| ERA | 2.64 | 3.88 |
| WHIP | 0.94 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 14.56 | 10.02 |
| BB/9 | 3.48 | 2.25 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Josh Hader leads Liam Hendriks 17,542 to 14,422 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,754 vs 961 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Josh Hader — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Liam Hendriks — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Josh Hader leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Liam Hendriks owns innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Josh Hader. PIV agrees: Josh Hader grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.