Josh Hader vs Ryan Pressly: Career Stats Comparison
Josh Hader (2017–present) and Ryan Pressly (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Josh Hader compiled 34 wins and 829 strikeouts; Ryan Pressly put up 37 wins and 721 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Ryan Pressly
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 | Ryan Pressly |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 34 | 37 |
| Losses | 31 | 39 |
| Games | 468 | 667 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 227 | 117 |
| Strikeouts | 829 | 721 |
| Walks | 198 | 207 |
| Hits Allowed | 282 | 611 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 65 | 66 |
| Innings Pitched | 512 | 691 |
| ERA | 2.64 | 3.33 |
| WHIP | 0.94 | 1.18 |
| K/9 | 14.56 | 9.39 |
| BB/9 | 3.48 | 2.69 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Josh Hader leads Ryan Pressly 17,542 to 15,571 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,754 vs 1,112 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)
Ryan Pressly — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Josh Hader leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Ryan Pressly owns wins and 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.