HUNTER BROWN NEWS

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

Earns fourth win against White Sox Brown (4-1) earned the win Sunday over the White Sox, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over 5.2 innings.

Impact Brown was en route to picking up his fourth quality start of the season, but the Sox chased him out of the sixth after Jake Burger connected on a first pitch curveball over the field wall to make it a 4-3 ballgame. Brown also gave up a home run to Luis Robert in the fourth inning but tied his season high with eight strikeouts and registered 19 missed swings. The 24-year-old hadn't given up a home run in any of his first six starts of the year but has let up three over his last two outings. Brown now has a 3.43 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB over 44.2 innings. He's set up for a favorable matchup against the Athletics next weekend.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't complete five innings Brown allowed four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Monday.

Impact Brown allowed at least one baserunner in each of the five innings in which he appeared, and he left with one out in the fifth after issuing a pair of doubles and a hit-by-pitch. The right-hander at least demonstrated better control after issuing five free passes his last time out, but he also gave up a season-high nine hits, including his first homer (a solo shot by Hunter Renfroe) of the campaign. Brown still sports a strong 3.23 ERA, but he's failed to complete five innings in three of his past four starts.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What makes Astros rookie Hunter Brown so good? The most balanced pitch mix in baseball

It wasn't long ago that Hunter Brown was projected to end up a reliever. His change to a three-pitch arsenal — but not a changeup — has made...

MAY 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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...

MAY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

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

Yainer Diaz is Hunter Brown's personal catcher. Should the Astros rookie more than that? The two young Astros came up through the system together and have formed a bond for a team in need of stability right now.

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, 1-0

APRIL 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

Ronald Acuña Jr., Bo Bichette headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

FOX Sports' Ben Verlander shares his latest MLB team of the week for the 2023 season, featuring a heavy dose of young standouts.

APRIL 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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