Passan: How Astros' Hunter Brown became the calendar year AL Cy Young
Briefly

Hunter Brown, after a devastating outing where he allowed nine runs in less than one inning, embarked on a journey to reclaim his pitching prowess. Following introspection and discussions with teammates, he reintroduced a previously discarded two-seam fastball, leading to remarkable success. Now, at age 26, he boasts the best ERA among AL starters at 2.20 and shows exceptional strikeout-to-walk ratios, exemplifying the modern pitcher's evolution with a diverse arsenal. His journey reflects resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
He embraced that ass whooping, and just became who he is now.
Since a transformative relief appearance last May, in which he unleashed a two-seam fastball he had stopped throwing five years earlier, Brown owns the best earned run average among American League starters at 2.20.
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