Hunter Brown, a starter for the Houston Astros, has paired swing-and-miss stuff with uneven control this season. The R-hander carries a 3.42 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 52.2 innings over 10 starts, with a 3-1 record that reflects both his talent and some volatility from outing to outing.
His strikeout ability stands out, as the 9.40 K/9 points to bat-missing stuff that can help him work out of trouble when his arsenal is sharp. At the same time, the 5.13 BB/9 suggests command remains a key variable, and that can drive pitch counts up, shorten starts, and create extra traffic. When he is locating early, he looks capable of overpowering lineups; when the release point drifts, the profile becomes less stable.
Recent form:
- 07/315.2 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
- 07/257.0 IP · 0 ER · 7 K
- 07/194.2 IP · 4 ER · 4 K
- 07/106.0 IP · 3 ER · 4 K
- 07/044.0 IP · 6 ER · 3 K
Hunter Brown has pitched through a down stretch lately, showing flashes of dominance but also some inconsistency from start to start. That mix makes him intriguing for upside, especially because the raw stuff can change a game quickly, but it also leaves some risk tied to efficiency and free passes.
Overall, he profiles as a high-upside arm whose fantasy and matchup value can swing with his command. If he limits walks and gets ahead in counts, the strikeout rate gives him room to deliver strong results. If the control wavers, the workload and run prevention can become harder to trust even when the pure stuff is evident.
Hunter Brown game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | Texas Rangers | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3.46 |
| Jul 25 | Chicago White Sox | 7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jul 19 | Baltimore Orioles | 4.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8.57 |
| Jul 10 | Texas Rangers | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4.50 |
| Jul 4 | Tampa Bay Rays | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 13.50 |
| Jun 28 | Detroit Tigers | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jun 22 | Toronto Blue Jays | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jun 16 | Detroit Tigers | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1.73 |
| Mar 31 | Boston Red Sox | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1.50 |
| Mar 26 | Los Angeles Angels | 4.2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0.00 |
Hunter Brown season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 2 | 0.84 | 10.2 | 17 | 6 | 1.03 |
| Jun | 3 | 2.45 | 14.2 | 15 | 7 | 1.30 |
| Jul | 5 | 4.94 | 27.1 | 23 | 17 | 1.39 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .308
- Zone 02: .150
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .190
- Zone 05: .400
- Zone 06: .111
- Zone 07: .083
- Zone 08: .308
- Zone 09: .250
- Zone 11: .238
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .154
- Zone 14: .000
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .615
- Zone 02: .450
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .429
- Zone 05: 1.269
- Zone 06: .222
- Zone 07: .417
- Zone 08: .615
- Zone 09: .500
- Zone 11: .800
- Zone 12: .750
- Zone 13: .526
- Zone 14: .227
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .308
- Zone 02: .300
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .238
- Zone 05: .920
- Zone 06: .111
- Zone 07: .333
- Zone 08: .308
- Zone 09: .250
- Zone 11: .381
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .154
- Zone 14: .000
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .308
- Zone 02: .150
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .190
- Zone 05: .385
- Zone 06: .111
- Zone 07: .083
- Zone 08: .308
- Zone 09: .250
- Zone 11: .600
- Zone 12: .625
- Zone 13: .421
- Zone 14: .227
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 49.00
- Zone 02: 36.00
- Zone 03: 21.00
- Zone 04: 38.00
- Zone 05: 37.00
- Zone 06: 29.00
- Zone 07: 28.00
- Zone 08: 30.00
- Zone 09: 21.00
- Zone 11: 39.00
- Zone 12: 11.00
- Zone 13: 44.00
- Zone 14: 35.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 63.00
- Zone 02: 51.00
- Zone 03: 27.00
- Zone 04: 57.00
- Zone 05: 61.00
- Zone 06: 35.00
- Zone 07: 39.00
- Zone 08: 40.00
- Zone 09: 30.00
- Zone 11: 207.00
- Zone 12: 65.00
- Zone 13: 125.00
- Zone 14: 126.00
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