HUNTER BROWN NEWS

How will Hunter Brown and J.P. France respond after taking on huge roles as rookies? Both pitchers pitched more innings than ever before in 2023 and faced a shorter offseason after the Astros' postseason run.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Covers three scoreless Brown allowed two hits across three scoreless innings in Thursday's 10-3 victory over the Rangers in Game 3 of the ALCS. He struck out two.

Impact Brown was tasked with covering the bulk of the innings after Jose Urquidy lasted only 2.1 innings as the starter. He faced pressure in the fifth inning with two runners on, but he managed to be rescued by his defense when Corey Seager lined out and Marcus Semien was tagged out on the basepaths to end the inning. Brown has pitched to a 1.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with four strikeouts across five innings out of the bullpen this postseason.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields six runs in loss Brown (11-13) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing six runs on six hits and one walk over three innings. He struck out four.

Impact Brown allowed a season-worst four home runs Sunday as it marked the third time in his last four starts allowing six runs or more. He has gone 1-3 with a 9.67 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB over 17.2 innings in those four outings. The 25-year-old rookie appears to have worn down over the long season as he sports a 6.67 ERA over 60.2 innings post-All-Star break. Brown looks to right the ship in his last start of the season, currently scheduled to be at Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked by Orioles Brown (11-12) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Orioles. He struck out five.

Impact Brown served up a pair of long balls Tuesday, with one being a two-run shot by Ryan O'Hearn in the first and the other a three-run homer by Austin Hays in the third inning. The outing marked Brown's second time allowing at least six runs across his last three outings. However, between the disastrous starts, Brown fired off five scoreless frames against the A's. Since the beginning of August, Brown owns a 4-5 record with a 6.92 ERA and a 48:16 K:BB during 40.1 innings. He's lined up to make his next start against the Mariners in Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with five hitless frames Brown (11-11) earned the win over Oakland on Wednesday, issuing two walks and striking out seven batters over five scoreless and hitless innings.

Impact Brown had been struggling coming into Wednesday, posting a 9.56 ERA and 2.06 WHIP over his previous four starts. The rookie bounced back in impressive fashion against the A's, holding them without a hit and racking up seven punchouts over five dominant frames. Brown's final pitch of the fifth was his 78th of the night, so there was no chance he'd be allowed to push for a complete-game no-hitter (especially since he's already thrown a professional-high 146.1 frames on the campaign), thus manager Dusty Baker opted to go to the bullpen to begin the sixth. That cost Brown a chance at a quality start, but it did little to damper the rookie's excellent outing, which he'll look to build upon in what projects to be tougher matchup against Baltimore next week.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Hunter Brown and bullpen keep Athletics hitless through 6 innings Houston Astros pitchers Hunter Brown and Rafael Montero have held the Oakland Athletics hitless through six innings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Struggles again Brown (10-11) allowed six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Padres.

Impact For the third time in his last four starts, Brown failed to complete five innings. He's posted a 24:10 K:BB over 16 innings while giving up three home runs over that span, but he's just not getting the job done. The right-hander is at a 4.78 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 162:49 K:BB through 141.2 innings across 27 appearances (26 starts) this season. Brown is tentatively lined up for a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rough night against Yankees Brown (10-10) took the loss Saturday, coughing up five runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks over four-plus innings as the Astros were downed 5-4 by the Yankees. He struc...

Impact A fifth-inning error by Mauricio Dubon on a potential double-play ball right after a leadoff walk to Aaron Judge spelled the end of Brown's night, and both baserunners eventually came around to score after he'd left the mound. The right-hander didn't necessarily deserve a better outcome, though -- he tossed only 54 of 94 pitches for strikes, and the four free passes were the most he'd issued since he walked five Giants on May 2. Brown has been tagged for at least five runs in three of his last five starts, and fatigue could be a factor for him down the stretch as his 137 innings on the season is already a new career high. Unless Houston decides to give the 25-year-old some extra rest between starts, his next outing lines up for a home series next weekend against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros drop to 2nd in AL West as Brown struggles vs. Yanks HOUSTON -- Inconsistent starting pitching has plagued the Astros in recent weeks, and the struggles of Hunter Brown in Saturday’s 5-4 loss t...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

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AUGUST 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Cruises to 10th win Brown (10-9) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings against Detroit. He struck out nine.

Impact Brown bounced back from a poor last start in which he surrendered six runs across 2.2 innings against Seattle to limit the Tigers to four hits on the day. He also notched his best strikeout total since May 26 (14 starts) and gave up just one extra-base hit. The 24-year-old has been very inconsistent as of late, giving up four or more runs in four of his last eight starts while yielding two in each of the other four. He's expected to toe the rubber against the Yankees next.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers fall to Astros and Detroit native Hunter Brown DETROIT — The Houston Astros gave right-hander Hunter Brown a nice cushion to work with for his homecoming start Saturday night.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Astros' Hunter Brown set for homecoming vs. Tigers Hunter Brown was born in Detroit and attended Wayne State University in that city.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Hit hard in loss Brown (9-9) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks over 2.2 innings against the Mariners. He struck out five.

Impact It was a rough day for Brown, who was charged with two runs in each of the first three innings. The 24-year-old right-hander has struggled to a 6.32 ERA over his last eight outings (37 innings). Overall, Brown's ERA is up to 4.50 with a 1.34 WHIP and 143:41 K:BB across 23 starts (128 innings) this season. If the Astros elect to return to a five-man rotation, Brown could find himself back in the bullpen.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining rotation Sunday Brown is slated to start Sunday's game against the Mariners in Houston, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though reports from Sunday indicated that Brown would have his turn in the rotation skipped this week, he'll end up starting the series finale with the Mariners while Jose Urquidy instead gets pushed to the back of the Astros' pitching schedule. Brown could have a chance at picking up two wins this week, as he improved to 9-8 in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Marlins after tossing two innings out of the bullpen behind starter Cristian Javier in what was the 24-year-old's first relief appearance of 2023.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Urquidy's return, Verlander's routine bump Brown to the bullpen HOUSTON -- The return of José Urquidy from the injured list and the trade that brought Justin Verlander back to Houston have given the Astro...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

To be skipped in rotation The Astros will skip Brown's next turn through the rotation, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brown was originally scheduled to pitch again Wednesday against Miami, but the team will delay his next start in favor of Justin Verlander. Brown will be available out of the bullpen during Houston's upcoming series with the Marlins and will start Friday against Seattle if he isn't used at all against Miami. The 24-year-old righty holds a 4.23 ERA and 1.29 WHIP on the season and surrendered five runs over six innings in his last start against Baltimore.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes eighth loss Brown (8-8) took the loss Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits over six innings against Baltimore, while striking out seven.

Impact It wasn't a good start for Brown as he gave up a solo home run to Adley Rutschman in the first at-bat to open the top of the first inning. The right-hander then allowed runs in the third, sixth and seventh innings, marking the fourth time this season in which he's allowed at least five runs in a start. He's has now lost five of his last seven decisions and has surrendered at least two home runs in two straight. He has, however, still managed to go six innings in each of his last four starts.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns eighth win in quality start Brown (8-7) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 6 innings against the Yankees. He struck out four.

Impact Outside of a couple two-out solo homers, Brown was able to keep the Yankees at bay in earning his eighth win of the season. Brown has now gone exactly six innings and has struck out exactly four batters in each of his last three outings. While the three consecutive quality starts are promising, fantasy managers would love to see his K/9 rate move closer to the 10.63 he posted over the first half of the season as opposed to the 6.67 he's maintained over his most recent stretch.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros back Hunter Brown, dismantle Rays Hunter Brown carried a shutout bid into the seventh inning and benefited from ample run support as the Houston Astros recorded nine extra-ba...

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Books another quality start Brown (7-7) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings against Tampa Bay. He struck out four.

Impact After holding the Rays scoreless through the first six innings, Brown retook the mound to start the seventh frame but was quickly pulled without recording an out after serving up a two-run home run to Isaac Paredes. the outing marked Brown's second consecutive quality start after recording just one in his previous five appearances. In the month of July, Brown holds a 1-3 record and a 5.92 ERA across 24.1 innings. He's tentatively lined up for a meeting with the Yankees on the road for his next start.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Yields two runs in no-decision Brown allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Sunday.

Impact Brown enjoyed his best start of July, though the quality of opponent likely played a role. He'd allowed a total of 12 runs and 24 hits over 12.1 innings across his three previous outings before getting back on track Sunday. The right-hander is now at a 4.19 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 122:35 K:BB through 105.1 innings over 19 starts this season. Brown's career high in innings came last year when he pitched 126.1 between Triple-A and the majors, though it's unclear if the Astros have any plans to reduce his workload over the final two months of this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Rays next weekend -- he previously tossed seven innings of two-hit ball against them April 26.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE