Marlins Reliever Lake Bachar Balances Successful MLB Career with Passion for Ghost Hunting

Miami Marlins reliever Lake Bachar, who tied for the most strikeouts among Major League rookie relievers in 2025 with 73, is also an avid ghost hunter. His interest began 5-8 years ago after watching paranormal videos, leading him to purchase a Spirit Box, EMF meter, and REM pod in July. Bachar intended to use his equipment at Milwaukee's reportedly haunted Pfister Hotel, but a trip home for the birth of his second child prevented it. He plans to properly test the gear this offseason, potentially at a friend's haunted house or during a New Orleans wedding trip, where he hopes to visit the Occult Museum. Despite teammates' skepticism, Bachar maintains an open mind about the spiritual realm, though he admits his first instinct if he visually encountered a ghost would be to run.