On March 16, Astro and Altuve dealt with contract expansion of span 2020-24 seasons worth $151 million. [81] Over three games versus the Cleveland Indians spanning May 2527, he realized a base hit in each of 10 consecutive at bats, breaking his own club record of eight which he had set the year prior. He was named the second baseman on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star Team as well as the Houston Astros Minor League Player of the Year. Other Works Altuve returned to Lancaster in 2011, hitting .408 with 19 steals in 52 games. On July 8, 2018, Altuve was selected as the starting second baseman for the American League in the All-Star Game, collecting the most votes of any player with 4,849,630 votes. Jose was bestowed with The Sporting News Player of the Year, the MLBPA Players Choice Awards for Major League Player of the Year, AL Outstanding Player, and even the Majestic Athletic Always Game Award. Following it, he became the first player after Adam Everett in 2003 to hit an inside-the-park home run. They have one child. He participated in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, splitting time at second and third base with Rougned Odor. [9] He finished eighth in the AL in batting, fourth in each of OBP (.387), SLG (.533) and OPS (.921), and third in OPS+ (160). The Astros clinched a playoff berth on the final day of the season, securing their place in the AL Wild Card Game versus the New York Yankees. Jos Carlos Altuve (born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). In the Astros 18-game championship run, Altuve scored 22 hits, 14 home runs, 14 RBI, and nine extra-base hits. [27] He was named the GIBBY/This Year in Baseball Award winner as the Breakout Everyday Player of the Year. Several media outlets and experts accused the Houston Astros of cheating in the 2017 World Series Finale. 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Watt, Jose Altuve its Sportspersons of the Year", "Astros star Jose Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year", "The Houston Astros Comment on Their Cheating Scandal: We're Sorry", https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-astros-fan-spent-50-hours-listening-for-banging-he-heard-a-lot-of-banging-11580394165, "Gammons: A winning culture doesn't just happen, it has to be built. On August 17, 2022, Altuve announced he would again play for Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. [40] He placed third in the AL MVP voting, behind winner Mike Trout and Mookie Betts. The baseballer is 5 feet 6 inches / 167.64 cm / 1.67m tall. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [130], Altuve is a born-again Christian and has spoken about his faith in videos released by the Astros for faith day events. With the Astros finishing the year 103-59, the team clinched the AL West again, sweeping the Cleveland Indians in 3 games before eventually falling to the Red Sox in the ALCS. I can't hit like this. Jose Altuve was born May 6, 1990, in Maracay, Venezuela. In 2017, he won the AL Most Valuable Player Award, the Hank Aaron Award, and became a World Series champion with the Astros, each for the first time. Moreover, they were fined $5 million for the tactics they used to win the championship title. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He has also won six Silver Slugger Awards (an American League record) and one Rawlings Gold Glove. He also led the AL in stolen bases (38), and his .313 batting average was third best in the majors. Simultaneously, Jose Altuve bagged the title of the second baseman on Baseball Americas2011 Minor League All-Star Team and the Houston Astros Minor League Player of the Year. They have one child. He led AL second basemen in on-base percentage (.368), slugging percentage (.539) OPS (.907) and home runs (17). How tall is Jose Altuve? He is married to Nina. Altuve also received Players Choice Awards for Major League Player of the Year, AL Outstanding Player, and Silver Slugger Award at second base. The Astros had 11 games remaining in the season at the time that Altuve broke the record. [16] He batted .346 over his first 21 games before slumping a bit and ended the year with a .276 average. Played from 21-31. [121], Originally listed at 5feet 7inches (1.70m), Altuve is now listed at his correct height of 5feet 6inches (1.68m), making him the shortest active player in Major League Baseball,[125] and the shortest since Freddie Patek retired following the 1981 season. A right-handed batter and thrower, as of 2017 he was the shortest active MLB player at 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m). Altuve is a native of Maracay, Venezuela, and grew up there. [94], On September 17, 2021, Altuve hit a home run off Madison Bumgarner of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park to collect his 849th career hit in the stadium, which tied him with Lance Berkman for most hits by an Astro in the venue. Altuve also became the first player in Astro and Venezuelan history to accumulate multiple 200-hit seasons leading American League second basemen in fielding percentage (.993). He stated that it would be a "betrayal of my teammates" to discuss the matter and asked that Gammons not write about it. He hit .339 with a .381 on-base percentage and a .455 slugging percentage. Jose Altuve finished this season with 31 home runs and 74 RBIs in 500 at-bats. [51] On September 19, he was announced as the recipient of MLB's Lou Gehrig Memorial Award for 2017, as the player "who best exemplifies the giving character" of Gehrig. He hit .303 with no home runs and one RBI in the 2019 World Series, which the Astros lost to the Washington Nationals. As a second baseman for the Houston Astros, he has appeared in more World Series games this century than any other player in his position. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) [112], For the 2022 regular season, Altuve batted .300, reaching the mark for the first time since 2018, and tied his career high with 66 walks in 141 games. Altuve became just the fifth hitter since integration in 1947 to record four straight 200-hit seasons, following Wade Boggs (198389), Kirby Puckett (198689), Suzuki (20012010), and Michael Young (200307). He served as the Astros' number three hitter during the 2017 season. On September 16, Altuve broke Craig Biggios franchise to hit 210 in a single season. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. He won three batting championships in that span. Meanwhile, Altuve had spoken about his Christianity practice in faith day events. Torreon de El Limon is close to his hometown. [6], On August 16, Altuve collected his 1,000th hit, setting the Astros' franchise record for fewest games to do so (786) after a three-hit night versus the St. Louis Cardinals. On the contrary, Eddie Gaedel (height difference = 3-foot-7-inch) had one plate appearance for the St. Louis Browns during a publicity stunt in 1951. Then, the Astros faced the Royals in the American League Division Series (ALDS) but were eliminated in five games. [103], On July 8, Altuve was named the starter at second base for the American League in the MLB All-Star Game. Fastest player to reach 21 #Postseason HRs. It was during two games with the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies on July 2324. In 158 games, he had .225 hits, a .341 batting average leading to Major League, and 56 stolen bases leading to the American League. [129], Altuve has cited fellow Venezuelan designated hitter and catcher Vctor Martnez as a mentor. He is an actor, known for 2017 World Series (2017), ESPN Major League Baseball (1990) and The 2017 World Series (2017). He also got his second career grand slam in a 10-6 win over the Seattle Mariners. His 142nd career three-hit game, Altuve passed Jeff Bagwell for second-most in Astros history, behind Craig Biggio (225). Altuve was named the AL MVP in 2017 after leading the league in hits with 204, and in batting average, hitting .346. Formerly, he trained students at the Mariners academy. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. In Game 6, with the game tied in the ninth inning, he hit a deep shot off Aroldis Chapman to send Houston to the World Series for the second time in three seasons. He played the game clean"; Correa's comments came after Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger accused Altuve of stealing the MVP Award from runner-up Aaron Judge. | Hence, he used to teach baseball to Jose in their backyard. t.co/rANJdijJgi", "Jose Altuve's 22 career postseason home runs are the most by an infielder in MLB history", "Most HR in postseason history: Manny Ramrez: 29 (in 111 games) Bernie Williams: 22 (in 121 games) Jos Altuve: 20 (in 68 games) Derek Jeter: 20 (in 158 games)", "Jose Altuve recorded his 1st 4-hit game of the season, last, Oct. 2, 2021 vs OAKsince he entered the league in 2", "With yesterday's performance, @JoseAltuve27 has 31 4-hit games, the most in @MLB over the last 10 years. His native house is nearby Torreon de El Limon (Tower of El Limon monument). Don't address him unless it's with four letters. Many thanks to him. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Most Valuable Player Award. [13] He was named the second baseman on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All-Star team. The player has shared several photos of him playing for the Astors. When they told me how many 'Altuves' was a home run, I just laughed. [71] On December 5, Altuve and Houston Texans defensive end J. J. Watt were named co-winners of the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award for Altuve's efforts in leading the Astros to their first World Series title while he and Watts aided in the recovery of the Greater Houston area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Jos Carlos Altuve (Spanish pronunciation: ; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was also selected for the 2017 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. - present) (1 child) Trivia (3) Second baseman for the Houston Astros (2011-present). BORN. Wedding, Kids & Girlfriends. Jose Altuve turns 32 years old today, and the Astros' legendary second baseman has spent more than a decade of his life in H-Town. He was also the first second baseman and first Astro ever to win it. Texas League. [48] He also became the first hitter in Major League history to solely lead his respective league in hits for four years in a row while also collecting his third career batting title. He carried a 19-game hitting streak from July 2 to 23. At the time, he had hit nine home runs, though his overall batting line was down from his career norm, at .243/.329/.472 (117 wRC+). The Astros signed Altuve as an amateur free agent in 2007, and he made his major league debut in 2011. He also became the first hitter in Major League history to solely lead his respective league in hits for four years in a row while also collecting his third career batting title. The two competed together beginning in Maracay and many times in American League games. [42][43] Over two games versus the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies on July 2324, he set the club record for hits in consecutive plate appearances with eight. [19], On July 13, 2013, Altuve signed a four-year, $12.5 million extension that included two club options for 2018 and 2019 worth $6 and $6.5 million, respectively. There were many fallouts to this news. [68] On November 16, Altuve was conferred the AL Most Valuable Player Award, only the second Astro to win the award, following Jeff Bagwell in 1994. On May 1, Jose faced the tallest player in Major league history, New York Mets reliever Jon Rauch (6 feet 11 inches). [66] He won his fourth consecutive and overall Silver Slugger Award at second base. He became the 16th player in Astros history to reach 100 home runs. The two competed together beginning in Maracay and many times in American League games. [34] Next, the Astros faced the Royals in the American League Division Series (ALDS), but were eliminated in five games.[35]. It was the fifth walkoff home run to end an LCS in MLB history. He would say, 'I don't want this. During the 2014 off-season, Jose traveled to Japan to participate in the 2014 Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series. [104], On August 3, he went 4-for-4 against the Boston Red Sox, which tied his career high and tied him with Biggio for most four-hit games in team history (34). He then passed Berkman the next night with a double. Official Sites. During. Jose Carlos Altuve was born on May 6, 1990 in Maracay, Venezuela. In 2014, he became the first player in over 80 years to reach 130 hits and 40 stolen bases before the All-Star Game. [108] Altuve was 3-for-4 with a home run, double, and three RBI on September 4 versus the Angels, leading to a 91 win. [128] They reside in Pearland, Texas. The deal also included a $750,000 bonus to be received in 2013. in the All-Star Game five times. On May 6, 1990, professional baseball player, Jose Altuve was born in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. This made him the first MLB player since Ray Chapman in 1917 to steal two or more bases in four consecutive games. Altuve represents his native Venezuela in international competition. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [80], Altuve reached 1,000 games played in his career on April 17, 2018, versus the Seattle Mariners. He was born on May 6, 1990, in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela (about 70 miles west of Caracas). [89], During a contest versus the St. Louis Cardinals on July 28, Altuve homered off Dakota Hudson for his 1,500th career hit, one of three hits in a 62 win that afternoon, in his 1,190th career game. Jose Altuve was born on Sunday, May 6, 1990, in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. Altuves father, Carlos Altuve Sr., is an engineer who is retired now. Therefore, the impressed team officials signed the contract as an undrafted free agent on March 6, 2007. SEARCH Jose Altuve ON BASEBALL EGG; BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM Page; Jose Altuve Per Season. 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Maracay is a city of roughly one million situated on the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. [87], On July 2, 2019, Altuve doubled in the top of the seventh for his third of four hits in a 98 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Afterward, he returned to Greenville in 2009 and had 324 with 21 stolen bases in 45 games. At the end of the season, he placed third between Mike Trout and Mookie Betts in the AL MVP voting. At 21 years old, the Venezuelan-born Altuve made his debut . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Moreover, the athlete has depicted his life as an MLB player through his account. At age seven, he met fellow future major leaguer Salvador Prez, who became a catcher for the Kansas City Royals.