Ben Brown
#32 SP · Cubs
Height
6'6"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 33, #983
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
B
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 52 | 4.708185 | 7-12 | 209 | 1.2758007 | 0.0 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
B
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Ben Brown is generating legitimate excitement among Cubs fans and media after showcasing impressive development in recent appearances, earning him a solid B grade in public perception. The positive buzz centers around his potential breakout season and notable pitch refinement, with coverage highlighting his emergence as a genuine contributor to Chicago's rotation plans. While media outlets acknowledge lingering questions about whether he's best suited as a starter or reliever long-term, the narrative around Brown has shifted decidedly optimistic as he demonstrates the consistency that eluded him in 2025. His work ethic and determination to bounce back from previous struggles have resonated well with beat writers and analysts tracking the Cubs' pitching depth. The combination of tangible skill improvements and strong makeup has positioned Brown as a name to watch, with media framing him as a potential key piece rather than just organizational depth.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | @ TEX | W 7-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Mon, 5/4 | vs CIN | W 5-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Ben Brown is a player in his 2nd MLB season listed at SP for the Cubs. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Ben Brown: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C, Sentiment B, Fan Verdict pending.
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