Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45

Brito is yet another older pitcher (age 19) signed cheaply ($10,000 out of Venezuela in November 2023) by the Astros who could become a big league asset. He broke into pro ball by logging a 0.40 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, then came to the United States and made one scoreless start in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League before thriving in Single-A. His combined 39 percent strikeout rate ranked fifth among all Minor League pitchers (minimum: 50 innings).

Brito gained about 5 mph of fastball velocity in his first year as a pro, working in the mid-90s and touching 99 mph with good carry up in the zone. His low-80s slider has huge horizontal action and projects as a second plus offering, and he also can spin an upper-70s curveball with promising depth. He has some feel for an upper-80s changeup with some depth that still needs a lot of refinement.

The athletic Brito repeats his simple delivery with ease and threw consistent strikes before tiring toward the end of his pro debut. Only slightly bigger than his listed 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds, he lacks physicality and will have to prove he can hold up and maintain his stuff over a full season's workload of starts. He has the ceiling of a mid-rotation starter and could become a high-leverage reliever if durability becomes an issue.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45

The Astros excel at turning inexpensive international pitchers into big league assets, and they may be at it again with Brito. Signed for $10,000 out of Venezuela in November 2023, he broke into pro ball by posting a 0.40 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. He earned two promotions in the next two weeks and continued to thrive.

Brito's fastball has jumped about 5 mph since he turned pro, and he now operates in the mid-90s and reaches 99 mph with quality carry up in the zone. His low-80s slider has plenty of horizontal action and projects as a second plus pitch, and his feel for spin extends to an upper-70s curveball with depth. He also exhibits aptitude for throwing an upper-80s changeup with some tumble that could develop into an average offering.

Brito is athletic, repeats his simple delivery well and has had no trouble pounding the zone against lower-level hitters. The biggest question is his lack of physicality, as he's listed at 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds. Houston will give him every chance to develop as a starter and if durability becomes an issue, he has late-inning upside as a reliever.

Awards

AFL Rising Stars

Year	Team
2025

AFL Pitcher of the Week

Week	Team
10/19/2025

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	12/19/2025	Houston Astros traded LF Jacob Melton and RHP Anderson Brito to Tampa Bay Rays.
	12/19/2025	RHP Anderson Brito assigned to Bowling Green Hot Rods.
	11/08/2025	American League Fall Stars activated RHP Anderson Brito.
	09/25/2025	Asheville Tourists activated RHP Anderson Brito from the 7-day injured list.
	09/10/2025	RHP Anderson Brito assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
	06/25/2025	Asheville Tourists placed RHP Anderson Brito on the 7-day injured list.
	06/25/2025	Asheville Tourists placed RHP Anderson Brito on the 7-day injured list.
	04/04/2025	RHP Anderson Brito assigned to Asheville Tourists.
	03/06/2025	activated RHP Anderson Brito.
	07/21/2024	RHP Anderson Brito assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers from FCL Astros.
	07/13/2024	RHP Anderson Brito assigned to FCL Astros from DSL Astros Blue.
	06/02/2024	DSL Astros Blue activated RHP Anderson Brito.
	11/01/2023	RHP Anderson Brito assigned to DSL Astros Blue.
	11/01/2023	Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Anderson Brito to a minor league contract.