Summary
The Houston Astros signed pitcher Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million contract. Pearson, a former first-round draft pick, has faced challenges in his career but has potential that the Astros find promising.
Key Facts
- The Houston Astros signed Nate Pearson to a one-year contract worth $1.35 million.
- Nate Pearson is a right-handed pitcher.
- Pearson was originally a first-round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017.
- He was released by the Chicago Cubs on September 21.
- Pearson has five partial seasons of experience in Major League Baseball.
- His average fastball speed is 97.6 miles per hour, one of the top speeds in the league.
- Despite his speed, he has struggled with injuries and has a career ERA of 5.17.
- The Astros see potential in Pearson's physical abilities and have invested in him despite past challenges.
