History of Hunter Brown (baseball) in Timeline

Hunter Brown is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. Drafted by the Astros in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB draft after playing college baseball at Wayne State University, he made his major league debut in 2022. Brown is a right-handed pitcher known for his fastball velocity and potential to become a key member of the Astros' pitching staff.

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August 29, 1998: Hunter Brown Born

Hunter Brown was born on August 29, 1998. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

May 14, 2006: Astros' win-loss record evened

On May 14, 2006, the Astros' all-time franchise win-loss record was evened for the first time since then when Brown made his major league debut.

2018: Played in collegiate summer baseball leagues

In 2018, Hunter Brown played for the Bethesda Big Train and the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2019: Drafted by the Houston Astros

In 2019, Hunter Brown was selected by the Houston Astros in the 5th round of the MLB draft and subsequently signed with the team, being assigned to the Tri-City ValleyCats.

2020: No play due to COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hunter Brown did not play in 2020 as the minor league season was canceled.

August 2021: Promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land Skeeters

In August 2021, Hunter Brown was promoted to the Triple-A Sugar Land Skeeters after playing with the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks.

August 2022: Ranked as the Astros' top prospect

In August 2022, Hunter Brown was ranked as the Astros' top prospect and moved in MLB.com Pipeline's from #80 to #71 overall in baseball.

September 1, 2022: Promoted to major league roster

On September 1, 2022, Hunter Brown was promoted from Sugar Land to the major league roster for the first time.

October 11, 2022: Postseason debut in ALDS Game 1

On October 11, 2022, Hunter Brown made his postseason debut in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, pitching in relief during the eighth inning.

2022: 2022 Season Stats

In 2022, Hunter Brown had an 2–0 record with an 0.89 ERA in 20+1⁄3 innings and 22 strikeouts over seven games, including two starts.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In the 2024 season, Hunter Brown showed improvement after a rough start, finishing with an 11-9 record, a 3.49 ERA, and 179 strikeouts. His June performance ranked among the league's best.