Ben Brown (baseball)

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72+2⁄3 innings pitched. Brown was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to begin the 2024 season. [13]

Following an injury to Justin Steele, Brown was called up to the major leagues on March 30, 2024. [14] In his debut, Brown allowed five hits and two walks which yielded six runs in 1+2⁄3 innings pitched along with one strikeout against the Texas Rangers. [15] [16] On April 9, Brown made his first start, giving up three hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4+2⁄3 innings in a win against the San Diego Padres. [17] [18] In his sixth career start, Brown tossed seven no–hit innings with a career–high ten strikeouts against the Milwaukee Brewers. [19] On June 9, Brown was placed on the injured list with a left neck strain, an injury that was later revealed to be a stress fracture in his neck. [20]

Personal life

As a child, Brown was a fan of the Boston Red Sox. [21] Brown's favorite players included Ben Zobrist, Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks. [11]

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Ben Brown
Chicago Cubs – No. 32
Pitcher
Born: (1999-09-09) September 9, 1999 (age 25)
East Setauket, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 30, 2024, for the Chicago Cubs
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