MAY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
HUNTER BROWN #58 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
11-9 W-L •
1.27 WHIP •
3.49 ERA
11-9 W-L
1.27 WHIP
3.49 ERA
Brown struggles with control as Diaz shines at plate, with glove HOUSTON -- The good news for the Astros on Tuesday night is they didn’t have a starting pitcher go down with an injury. That’s little consol...
Struggles with command Brown (3-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks over 4.1 innings against the Giants. He struck out four.
Impact Brown set a career high with five walks, as he failed to locate in the zone all game. The Giants managed to push across just two runs, helping Brown's ERA stay at 2.60 for the season. The rookie has failed to get out of the fifth inning three times in his six starts this season, as his pitch count has surpassed 90 in all three of those outings. Despite the walks and short starts, Brown has produced with his excellent ERA and 36 strikeouts in 34.2 innings.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ailing Astros give ball to Hunter Brown vs. Giants The Houston Astros continue their series against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chandler Rome: Pitching matchups for this week's Giants-Astros... - The Athletic Pitching matchups for this week's Giants-Astros series at Minute Maid Park: Monday: Luis Garcia vs. Ross Stripling Tuesday: Hunter Brown vs....
MAY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blanks Rays for third win Brown (3-0) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over the Rays. He struck out eight.
Impact It was a dazzling performance from the young right-hander, as Brown produced 32 called or swinging strikes among his 95 pitches in his best start yet in the majors. The 24-year-old rookie sports a 2.37 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB through 30.1 innings, and he'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, likely to come at home early next week against the Giants.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Astros pitchers hurl two-hitter, shut out Rays for second game in a row - The Boston Globe Hunter Brown (3-0) had a career-high eight strikeouts and walked two in his seven innings.
APRIL 27, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Astros shut out Rays for 2nd straight game, led by Brown
Hunter Brown combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and the Houston Astros shut out the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight game, 1-0APRIL 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coughs up four runs Brown yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings during Friday's win over Atlanta. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Atlanta immediately jumped on Brown in the first inning, plating four runs, including three with two outs. He settled in to prevent a disastrous outing but failed to complete five innings for the first time since his season debut April 3. Brown forced 14 whiffs (30%) including seven with the slider. He's registered a 29:9 K:BB and a 3.09 ERA through 25 frames.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Eats seven innings in win Brown (2-0) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over seven innings in a 8-2 win over Texas. He struck out five.
Impact Brown gave manager Dusty Baker and the Astros a second consecutive excellent start. The 24-year-old righty has given up just three runs in his last 14 innings, but none of them have been earned. Look for the Detroit native to keep on getting many opportunities to prove himself, as Houston looks to fill the void left by Justin Verlander in free agency.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Top prospect Brown rises to occasion in series finale MINNEAPOLIS -- The role of a stopper, the starting pitcher who takes the ball and halts a losing streak, is not usually one you’d expect a 2...
APRIL 9, 2023 • MLB.COM
Hunter Brown helps Astros avoid sweep by Twins Rookie Hunter Brown allowed two hits and one unearned run over seven innings and Chas McCormick homered and drove in four runs to lead the H...
APRIL 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hunter Brown helps Astros avoid sweep by Twins Rookie Hunter Brown allowed two hits and one unearned run over seven innings and Chas McCormick homered and drove in four runs to lead the H...
APRIL 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Strikes out career-high seven Brown (1-0) earned the win during Sunday's 5-1 victory over Minnesota, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.
Impact After a shaky first start, Brown was lights out and struck out a career-high seven en route to his first win of the season. The hard-throwing right-hander is bound to have some hiccups during his first full MLB season, but his upside was on full display Sunday. His next start is tentatively scheduled versus the Rangers, which should be another interesting test for Brown.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Coughs up four runs Brown yielded four runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings during Monday's loss to Detroit. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Brown gave up two runs through four frames before running into trouble in the fifth. After striking out the first two batters of the inning, he put the next four Tigers on base, including three walks. His fastball topped out at 98.5 mph and he forced eight swinging strikes. Brown will look for better command and results in his next outing, which is currently scheduled for this weekend in Minnesota.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't get more than five innings Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that the team is hoping Brown will be able to throw between 85 and 90 pitches and/or go five innings for Monday's start against the Tigers...
Impact Brown was shut down this spring with lower back tightness and is making his first start of the season, so it's not a surprise that he'll be limited in Monday's start. Even with the restrictions he has a chance to be a solid contributor against a Detroit lineup with plenty of holes that was overmatched against the Tampa bay staff over the weekend.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To start Monday vs. DET Brown (back) will start for the Astros on Monday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brown came down with some lower-back tightness toward the end of spring training, but he got through a simulated outing Wednesday without issue and is ready to take his place in Houston's season-opening rotation. The 24-year-old skyrocketed up fantasy draft boards all March, and rightly so.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On track for start of season Brown (back) is on track to be part of the Astros' season-opening starting rotation, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brown was scratched from a scheduled Grapefruit League start last week after experiencing lower-back tightness while doing some agility drills in camp, but he made it through a bullpen session Sunday without issue and is slated to throw a simulated game Wednesday. The 24-year-old right-hander posted a 0.89 ERA with 22 strikeouts over his first 20.1 major-league innings last year, working mostly in relief. He holds considerable fantasy upside in 2023 with a relatively locked-in starting role for the defending World Series champs.
MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Completes bullpen session Brown (back) felt good after throwing a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday and is expected to throw a simulated game this week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Assuming everything goes well during the simulated game this week, the 24-year-old should be good to go for Houston's first turn through the starting rotation. Brown could line up to start the Astros' home opener versus the Tigers on April 3.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will throw bullpen Sunday Brown (back) will throw a bullpen prior to Sunday's Grapefruit League finale, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Brown is recovering from lower-back tightness, but he has been able to play catch on flat ground and now will get a chance to throw off the mound Sunday. The right-hander could open the season on the injured list, but there's some positive momentum that suggests he can begin the year as a member of the Houston rotation.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays catch without issue Friday Brown (back) played catch without issue Friday in Astros camp, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker said after the flat-ground workout that Brown is "feeling a lot better" as he recovers from a bout of lower-back tightness. It sounds like the 24-year-old right-hander might be able to open the 2023 regular season as the No. 5 starter for Houston, but he does have some more hurdles to clear before camp breaks.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not throwing Thursday Brown (back) did not throw Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact It might have just been another rest day for Brown's lower-back tightness, which caused him to miss a scheduled Grapefruit League start Wednesday against the Mets. Astros manager Dusty Baker offered no update on the status of the 24-year-old right-hander, who had been cruising toward the final spot in Houston's Opening Day rotation before the injury surfaced.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
