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Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader has been gearing up for the 2025 season while spending quality time with his wife, Maria, and son, Lucas. Recently, the Hader family visited Daikin Park to participate in the Astros' annual FanFest.
On Saturday, the Astros officially kicked off the 2025 season with their FanFest, which saw 21,009 fans in attendance, according to MLB. Josh Hader, along with his son Lucas, visited the stadium to engage with his fans.
During the event, Hader took a moment to bond with his son, playing with him on the field. Maria Hader shared heartwarming father-son moments on her Instagram, capturing the special interaction. In one clip, Lucas is seen trying to throw a ball as his father patiently guides him on how to pitch perfectly. After each throw, Hader handed Lucas another ball, continuing the playful "training session."
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Hader wore an Astros jersey with his name and number 71 on the back, while his son Lucas wore a grey sweater, black jeans, and brown shoes.
Maria also shared a reel of the special moment, originally posted by MLB’s official Instagram account. MLB highlighted the father-son pitching session with the caption:
“Pitcher in the making 🥹”
Among the many fans commenting on the video was Maria Hader herself, who added:
“🫶🏻🧡”
Josh Hader's wife Maria reacts to son Lucas playing baseball with Alex Bregman's son Knox
Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman is currently exploring his options in free agency after spending the 2024 season with the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, Josh Hader is still with the team, continuing the five-year, $95 million contract he signed in January 2024.
It remains to be seen whether Alex Bregman will re-sign with the Astros, potentially joining Hader on the roster. While both players prepare for the upcoming season, their sons were having fun playing together.
On Wednesday, Josh Hader's wife, Maria, shared some adorable moments of their son, Lucas, playing with Alex Bregman’s son, Knox. She captioned the post:
“Just two baseball kids”
In the clip, both Lucas and Knox can be seen playing their own version of baseball. One of them pitches while the other swings the bat, with both taking turns as they go.
