A week has already passed since the last edition of Up-and-Coming Dynasty Players? Wow, time flies when it’s baseball season. This week I want to talk about Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown.

You are already probably laughing out loud about putting Hunter Brown and Up-and-Coming Dynasty Player in the same sentence. And I don’t blame you. Here is a pitcher with a some pretty scary numbers this season and for his career.

Since debuting with the Astros in 2022, Brown has compiled a 15-18 record with a 4.85 ERA and 1.378 WHIP. This season his numbers are downright ugly – 2-5 with a 5.58 ERA and 1.516 WHIP. So how in the world is this guy an Up-and-Coming Dynasty Player?

Well, sometimes you have to look below the surface to really see what is happening. And with Brown, there is a lot that is going on below the surface that is now bubbling up for all to see.

Let’s dive in and take a look at Brown.

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