Phoenix — Josh Hader is something of an endangered species in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
The 21-year-old, one of four players to come from the Houston Astros in the Carlos Gomez-Mike Fiers trade last July, is the only left-handed starting pitcher in the team's minor-league system close to making the final step to the majors.
Hader is generally ranked among the Brewers' top five prospects overall and also is the only left-handed starter in camp. Considering Milwaukee hasn't had a left-hander start a game since Tom Gorzelanny on Aug.