HUNTER BROWN NEWS

Recovers from rocky beginning Brown (6-7) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits over 5.1 innings against the Rockies. He struck out seven.

Impact Brown got into trouble quickly Tuesday, allowing a leadoff single to Jurickson Profar and then serving up back-to-back long balls to Kris Bryant and Ryan McMahon. However, the 24-year-old bounced back from the rough first inning and tossed 4.1 frames of one-run baseball. Though Brown has been a strong source of strikeouts (10.69 K/9) he's surrendered multiple home runs on four different occasions this season and has struggled over his last five outings (7.13 ERA in 24 innings). He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' lack of pitching depth magnify rookie Hunter Brown's struggles Brown’s future is bright, but the Astros relied on him heavily with starting pitching stretched to its limits and a short-handed bullpen.

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Struggles again Friday Brown (6-6) allowed five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out eight over three-plus innings to take the loss Friday versus the Mariners.

Impact Brown's strikeout total was impressive, but the Mariners were able to get enough men on base over the first three innings to inflate his pitch count. Things fell apart in the fourth inning, when Brown and reliever Phil Maton were tagged for a combined nine runs. This was Brown's shortest start of the season, though he needed 88 pitches (49 strikes). He's faded toward the end of the first half and now owns a 4.12 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 111:33 K:BB through 94 innings across 17 starts. He'll have at least a week off to reset before tentatively facing either the Angels or the Rockies on the road for his first start coming out of the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers through short outing Brown (6-5) allowed three earned runs on 10 hits and no walks while striking out six across four innings to take the loss Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Brown was in a tough matchup against one of the better lineups in the league. He avoided the long ball, but the Rangers constantly had runners on base. That inflated Brown's pitch count and forced him into a subpar outing. After an excellent start to the season, Brown has a 4.86 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across his last six outings and 33.1 frames.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brown's short start continues test of rotation depth ARLINGTON -- The Rangers sent 21 batters to the plate against Astros rookie starter Hunter Brown, with 10 of them reaching base on hits. On...

JULY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chandler Rome: Astros-Rangers probables this weekend at Globe... - The Athletic Astros-Rangers probables this weekend at Globe Life Field: Friday: Ronel Blanco vs. Jon Gray Saturday: Hunter Brown vs. Nathan Eovaldi Sunda...

JUNE 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans seven in no-decision Brown allowed one run on three hits and two walks over six innings in Sunday's win over the Dodgers. He struck out seven but did not factor in the decision.

Impact Brown served up a solo homer to Mookie Betts in the first inning but settled in to produce five straight scoreless frames after. Brown has been shaky recently, posting a 4.60 ERA through 29.1 innings over his last five starts. He's sporting a 3.62 ERA with a solid 97:30 K:BB across 87 frames for the season. Brown's next outing is currently lined up to be on the road against the Rangers.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 25, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Astros turn to Hunter Brown in series finale vs. Dodgers The Houston Astros will continue their rookie train on Sunday night when right-hander Hunter Brown takes the mound in the finale of a three-...

JUNE 25, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chandler Rome: Astros-Dodgers probables this weekend at Dodger... - The Athletic Astros-Dodgers probables this weekend at Dodger Stadium: Friday: J.P. France vs. Emmet Sheehan Saturday: Ronel Blanco vs. Bobby Miller Sunda...

JUNE 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yields season-high six runs Brown (6-4) took the loss against the Mets on Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings.

Impact Brown got an extra day of rest between starts, but that didn't seem to be to his advantage as he surrendered a season-high six runs. Most of the damage against the right-hander came in the third inning, when New York pounded him for five runs on five hits, including two homers. Brown had recorded two straight quality starts -- including a scoreless seven-inning outing -- coming into the contest, so Monday's rough appearance may end up being just a blip on the radar. He still owns a respectable 3.78 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 14 starts on the season.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next start coming next week Brown won't start Sunday's game against the Reds as initially anticipated and now lines up to make his next turn Monday versus the Mets at Minute Maid Park, Chandler Rome of The At...

Impact According to Rome, Brown is feeling fine physically, but the Astros want to build in an extra day of rest between starts for the rookie right-hander after he tied a season high by covering seven innings his last time out in Tuesday's win over Washington. Ronel Blanco is now scheduled to take the hill Sunday, denying Brown of a two-start week. Brown should still line up for two turns the following week, with the right-hander expected to take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles after facing the Mets.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: The Astros are pushing Hunter Brown's turn in... - The Athletic The Astros are pushing Hunter Brown’s turn in the rotation back a day to help conserve his innings. As a result, here are the probables for...

JUNE 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tosses seven shutout frames Brown (6-3) earned the win Tuesday over the Nationals, scattering four hits over seven shutout innings. He walked three and struck out four.

Impact Brown posted his fourth start this season of seven innings pitched and zero runs allowed. The only extra-base hit given up was a double by CJ Abrams, as Brown continues to make a strong case for A.L. Rookie of the Year. The 24-year-old was showing great command with his knuckle curve, as he recorded four whiffs and struck out three hitters. Brown now sits at a 3.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 83:26 K:BB over 75.1 innings. He'll look to cap off a strong week with a start against the Reds over the weekend.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brown continues Rookie of the Year bid with 'electric stuff' HOUSTON -- A pumped up Hunter Brown pounded his glove and yelled “Let’s go!” as he looked towards center field, where teammate Jake Meyers h...

JUNE 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Astros slug 4 homers, Brown throws 7 scoreless to lead Houston over Washington 6-1

Mauricio Dubón, Kyle Tucker, Martín Maldonado and Chas McCormick each hit solo homers to back up a solid start by rookie Hunter Brown and lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over...

JUNE 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Quality start in Tuesday's loss Brown (5-3) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on three hits and three walks over six innings as the Astros fell 5-1 to the Blue Jays. He struck out five.

Impact Long balls by George Springer and Daulton Varsho accounted for most of the damage off Brown, and the rookie right-hander had little margin for error on a night when Kevin Gausman was dominant for Toronto. The quality start was Brown's third in his last four starts and sixth of the season, and he'll take a 3.69 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 79:23 K:BB through 68.1 innings into his next outing, likely to come at home next week against the Nationals.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Twins Brown (5-2) took the loss against Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings.

Impact The strikeout stuff continues to be there for Brown -- he has now fanned eight or more batters in four straight contests -- but he gave up a season-high five runs and was unable to complete five innings. All of Minnesota's hits against him were singles, though four of them came in the third frame and led to three runs. Brown has had a few mediocre outings this season, but he's been solid overall, posting a 3.61 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 74:20 K:BB across 62.1 frames.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brown starts off dominating, but near K throws him off course HOUSTON -- Through two innings Wednesday night, Astros starter Hunter Brown looked about as dominant as he’s been all season. Brown sent dow...

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chandler Rome: Astros-Twins probables this week at Minute Maid... - The Athletic Astros-Twins probables this week at Minute Maid Park: Monday: J.P. France vs. Sonny Gray Tuesday: Brandon Bielak vs. Joe Ryan Wednesday: Hun...

MAY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brown (10 K's) reaches another career high vs. A's OAKLAND -- As the Astros embark on a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, they'll need all hands on deck to step up and keep the energy high with...

MAY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Strikes out 10 in win Brown (5-1) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Friday.

Impact The 10 strikeouts were a season high for Brown, who also completed seven innings for the fourth time in 10 starts. The one downside was that he allowed his fourth home run in as many outings. Brown trimmed his ERA to 3.12 with a 1.20 WHIP and 66:18 K:BB through 57.2 innings. He's lined up for a home start versus the Twins next week.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in no-decision Brown tossed six innings against Oakland on Saturday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Brown gave up just one extra-base hit in the outing and demonstrated excellent control, throwing 62 of 97 pitches for a strike and issuing no free passes for the first time this season. The rookie also racked up 15 whiffs while setting a season high with nine punchouts. This was one of his finest outings of the campaign, but he had to settle for a no-decision since Houston's offense managed only two runs while he was in the game. Brown how holds a solid 3.20 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 56:17 K:BB over 50.2 innings on the campaign. His next start is tentatively lined up to be a rematch with the Athletics in Oakland.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Astros-A's probables this weekend at Minute... - The Athletic Astros-A’s probables this weekend at Minute Maid Park: Fri: Brandon Bielak vs. Ken Waldichuk Sat: Hunter Brown vs. JP Sears Sun: Framber Val...

MAY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM