His 142nd career three-hit game, Altuve passed Jeff Bagwell for second-most in Astros history, behind Craig Biggio (225). [105][106] Altuve was named the Astros' Heart & Hustle Award winner on August 5, making him a nominee for the major league award in November. [17], On May 1, 2012, Altuve faced New York Mets reliever Jon Rauch, the tallest player in major league history at 6feet 11inches (2.11m). [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). On July 29, Altuve was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his MLB career due to right knee discomfort. Altuve began the year 2010 playing with the Lexington Legends of the Class A South Atlantic League, hitting 308. [59], In the Astros' 18-game championship run, Altuve batted .310/.388/.634, 22 hits, 14 runs scored, seven home runs, 14 RBI, and nine extra-base hits. His native house is nearby Torreon de El Limon (Tower of El Limon monument). On March 16, Astro and Altuve dealt with contract expansion of span 2020-24 seasons worth $151 million. After the first two games in Houston, the Astros faced the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series (ALCS). In total, Jose had played in 153 games with an MLB-leading ending with 30 infield hits, 39 doubles, 32 stolen bases, 24 home runs, and 84 RBI. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. In November 2019, Jose and Nina announced through Instagram that they were expecting a second baby. They cheated. This made him the first MLB player since Ray Chapman in 1917 to steal two or more bases in four consecutive games. [55], In Game 2 of the World Series, Altuve, along with two Astros teammatesCarlos Correa and George Springerand two Dodgers playersCharlie Culberson and Yasiel Puigall homered in extra innings as the Astros prevailed, 76. The six-time All-Star is from Venezuela. . Jose Altuve was born May 6, 1990, in Maracay, Venezuela. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Nina On September 11, Jose surpassed Biggos title for the fastest Astro player to reach 800 hits. [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. Made major league debut on July 20, 2011. Growing up in Maracay in relative poverty, he likely never imagined that he would be able to call himself one of the best in the game. [117] The hitless streak extended to 25 at bats, setting a record for most to start a postseason, until Altuve hit an opposite-field double in the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium in Game 3 of the 2022 ALCS. Altuve was the first Astro to hit a home run in five consecutive games since Morgan Ensberg's franchise-record six consecutive games in 2006. [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. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. In the same year, Altuve was Sports Illustrated's co-Sportsperson of the Year with J. J. Watt of the NFL's Houston Texans for helping to lead relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Carlos Jr. resides in Venezuela and earns his living as a sports coach. On May 6, 1990, professional baseball player, Jose Altuve was born in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. During the ALDS Altuve hit 3 home runs en route to a 32 series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Per the play in Venezuela, for Navegantes del Magallanes, based in Valencia, Carabobo, in the Venezuelan Winter League, he scored .339 with .381 on a based .455 slugging percentage. t.co/sPkRpyd7ed", "With that double, @JoseAltuve27 now has the most hits in Minute Maid Park history with 850! After that, the Astros advanced to their second World Series in franchise history to face the National League pennant-winning Los Angeles Dodgers. Following it, he became the first player after Adam Everett in 2003 to hit an inside-the-park home run. Altuves official career commencement was in the 2007 season in the Venezuelan Summer League, where he hit .343. [4][5] As part of an era that has seen the Astros win two World Series titles and four pennants in six seasons, Altuve is widely regarded as one of the greatest Astros in franchise history, and one of the best second basemen of his generation. We feel bad, we feel remorse, like I said, the impact on the fans, the impact on the game we feel bad. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. [62] It was the first time a Houston Astros player had won the prize. Torreon de El Limon is close to his hometown. For many athletes, physical stature additionally serves as a plus point. This marked his second batting title, the last being in 2014. | [44], In July, Altuve hit .485 for the fifth-highest average in one month since 1961. Jose Altuve - Baseball-Reference.com [109] On September 11 versus the Angels, Altuve achieved his 12th three-hit game of the season. [75] Peter Gammons noted in 2022 that when he talked to Altuve in 2020 about how players, coaches, and members in the organization believed that Altuve did not participate in the stealing, Altuve declined to talk about it. After taking the first two games in Houston, with Altuve scoring the winning run in Game 2, Altuve and the Astros offense slumped as they lost all three middle games at Yankee Stadium. Now, the couple has a four-year-old daughter, Melanie Andrea Altuve. This article was last updated by Prince on January 6, 2023. Mrs.Altuve attends Joses games at times as his most devoted fan. [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. Initially, the agreement with him was $15,000. Walking home disappointedly, his father encouraged him to go again the next day. Houston Astros Birthdays. 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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. [1][2][3] He had 31 games with four hits from 2011 to 2021, the most among any player in that span in MLB, and he also has the most 3+ hit games in MLB since 2011 with over 160. [60], Prior to Game 2 of the World Series, Altuve was presented with the Hank Aaron Award, the first of his career, as the "most outstanding offensive performer" in the American League. ve, Debut: Find out more. [84], On April 9, 2019, Altuve hit his 100th career home run off New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loisiga. Jose Altuve Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Jose Altuve Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-6 , 166lb (168cm, 75kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info MVP 8x All-Star 2x World Series Gold Glove 6x Silver Slugger 3x Batting Title ALCS MVP 2x ML PoY MLB Champion Jose Altuve (Source: Instagram). [103], On July 8, Altuve was named the starter at second base for the American League in the MLB All-Star Game. The extension included two club options for 2018 and 2019 worth $6 million and $6.5 million, respectively. Altuve got more than 600,000 votes to be a starter for the MLB All-Star Game, edging Kansas Citys Omar Infante. Jose Altuve Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac This gave him the title of Player of The Month for the first time in his career. 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. At age seven, he met fellow future major leaguer Salvador Prez, who became a catcher for the Kansas City Royals. [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. Jose Altuve was born in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo. [98], On May 19, 2022, Altuve doubled for the 344th time in his career, which broke a tie with Csar Cedeo for fourth-most in Astros history. Jose Altuve's birth flower is Lily of the valley. At the same time, he signed a 4-year extension with an added deal of a $750,000 bonus. Jose Altuve was born in the middle of Millennials Generation. As the story goes, when Joses mother, Lastenia Linares, was in labor, his father, Carlos Altuve, was nearby watching a Tigres de Aragua baseball game. Related Biography: Cal Ripken Jr. The right-handed batter is 1.68 m tall. The two were born within days of each other and were both well known on the amateur baseball scene in Maracay. Data Provided By [14] On July 27, 2011, Altuve tied Russ Johnson for the Astros record for most consecutive games with a hit to start a career with 7. Similarly, on July 27, he claimed the Astros record for most consecutive games with a hit to start a career, tying down Russ Johnson. [23] Coupled with his 2012 All-Star appearance in the Astros' final season as a National League team, Altuve is the only player in Major League history to represent both the American and National Leagues in the All-Star Game while still being a member of the same team. His listed weight is 165 pounds (75 kg).