Houston Astros fans concerned by top pitching prospect Hunter Brown's poor Spring Training performance: "He does not look good!"

Hunter Brown is one of the Houston Astros' top prospects in Spring Training, but early results have been underwhelming. Many Astros fans hoped that Brown would be able to step up into a starting role in the rotation, but those hopes are waning. The talented pitcher has plenty of time to make the necessary adjustments, but fans are still concerned by what they are seeing.

Making the leap to the major leagues is one of the most challenging transitions in sports. The skill level is incredibly high across the board; the only way to improve is through experience. There are countless top prospects who have never made an impact in MLB after coming into the league with high expectations.

Brian McTaggart explained some of Hunter Brown's struggles in Spring Training on Twitter.

The Houston Astros are the defending World Series champions. Their entire team is under a microscope. All weaknesses will be highlighted and other MLB teams will look to take advantage. After losing Justin Verlander to the New York Mets in free agency, the Astros have a revamped starting pitcher rotation. If Brown is unable to be part of that rotation, they will be hampered.

Hunter Brown's biggest issue seems to be his command of the strike zone, leading to him allowing too many walks. Hopefully, this is a mechanical issue that will not plague him for too much longer. The weight of high expectations is on his shoulders, and how he responds could affect his season.

One of the Astros' greatest strengths in 2022 was their starting pitchers. The new-look rotation will have a lot to prove in 2023 as they attempt to surpass their predecessors' accomplishments.

As the Houston Astros prepare for the 2023 season, they will hope top prospect Hunter Brown will be a consistent contributor.

Houston Astros are still one of MLB's top teams going into 2023

The Houston Astros are expected to be among the best in the American League once again, meaning they have to hit the ground running. Part of being a World Series champion is having a target on your back for the entirety of the next season.

After a series of strong offseason moves, the Astros are primed to be contenders once again as they look to expand on their dynasty.

About the author

Nathan is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. Born in Vancouver B.C., Nathan has always been a huge sports fan. Nathan grew up a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays through virtue of being a Canadian. Attending several Seattle Mariners games over the years made him a fan of the club. His favorite sports moments are Jose Bautista's clutch playoff home run and the Mariners ending their playoff drought in 2022.

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