Jose Altuve

Who is Jose Altuve?

Jose Altuve is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman known as ‘Astro Boy Tuve.’ By hitting 341 balls, Jose Altuve became the first Astro to win the batting title.

Carlos is the shortest Major League Baseball player currently playing for the Houston Astros (MLB).

By hitting 341 balls, he became the first Astro to win the batting title.

He runs with as much determination as he can muster, regardless of his size.

Before we get into the specifics of the six-time All-life Star’s career, here are some short facts about him.

Jose Altuve | Personality, Nationality Height & Weight

Jose’s nationality is Venezuelan because he was born there.

The right-handed batter stands 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall.

In addition, he weighs 165 pounds (75 kg). He has an oval, pudgy face, dark eyes, and hair.

Jose Altuve’s Childhood And Family

He was born in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela on May 6, 1990. (about 70 miles west of Caracas).

His birthplace is close to Torreon de El Limon (Tower of El Limon monument).

It is the last relic of an old sugar mill near the town of Maracay.

Jose owes his love of baseball to his family, according to an interview he gave on September 11, 2014.

When Jose’s mother, Lastenia Linares, was in labor, his father, Carlos Altuve, was nearby watching a Tigres de Aragua baseball game, according to legend.

Mr. Carlos Altuve was at the José Pérez Colmenares Stadium in Maracay, which was visible from the hospital room.

This pleasant circumstance exemplifies the desire for baseball games.

Members of the family

Jose Altuve is from a sweet nuclear family that includes his mother, father, and younger brother.

His mother, Lastenia Linares, prefers to remain out of the spotlight; however, Jose is always there to provide her with silent support.

Mrs. Altuve, Jose’s most dedicated fan, occasionally attends his games.

Altuve’s father, Carlos Altuve Sr., is an engineer who is currently retired.

Mr. Carlos enjoys baseball despite the fact that he is not a professional player.

As a result, he used to teach Jose baseball in their backyard.

Jose is fortunate to have a supportive younger brother in the form of Carlos Jr.

The siblings are quite close, and Carlos is always present during his elder brother’s matches.

Carlos Jr. currently resides in Venezuela and works as a sports coach.

He formerly worked as a trainer at the Mariners’ academy.

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Jose Altuve’s Early Career

His father had encouraged him, “You’ve got to make it to the major leagues,” since he had started playing baseball at a young age.

At the age of nine, he met fellow future major leaguer Salvador Pérez, who went on to become a catcher for the Kansas City Royals.

He spent his formative days kicking rocks along Calle Los Acuarianos in his Caa De Azcar neighborhood.

Those moments would also occur on his way to a pick-up soccer game or a marathon catch-and-pepper session with Carlos Sr.

Minor Leagues | Jose Altuve

Altuve was a member of Venezuela’s 16-and-under national squad when he was 16 years old.

When he attended a tryout camp in Maracay for the Houston Astros (the first MLB team to operate a baseball academy in Venezuela).

However, he was turned down owing to his height.

As he walked home, his father pushed him to go again the next day.

As a result, Altuve went to court the other day, produced his birth certificate, and applied for the trial.

Despite his diminutive stature, Altuve had exceptional hand-eye coordination and was routinely placing the bat on the ball.

As a result, on March 6, 2007, the impressed team executives signed the contract as an undrafted free agent. Initially, his contract was worth $15,000.

Stepping Stones | Jose Altuve

Altuve’s professional career began in the Venezuelan Summer League in 2007 when he hit.343.

Following that, Jose moved to the United States in 2008, where he hit 248 in 40 games.

He was playing for the Greeneville Astros in the Rookie-level Appalachian League at the time.

In 2009, he returned to Greenville and had 324 hits with 21 stolen bases in 45 games.

Overall, he earned a position on the league All-Star team as well as the MVP award (Most Valuable Player).

In addition, he appeared in 21 games for the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Class A-Short Season New York-Penn League.

Altuve Posing With Astro Altuve As An Astro Altuve Began the 2010 season with the Lexington Legends of the Class A South Atlantic League, batting 308.

With 39 thefts and 11 home runs, he earned a position on the league’s All-Star squad.

Later, he was promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks of the Class A-Advanced California League, where he hit.276.

Altuve, the Houston Astros Minor League Player of the Year, returned to Lancaster in 2011, hitting.408 with 19 steals in 52 games.

During that time, he was promoted to the Class AA Texas League’s Corpus Christi Hooks.

In 357 minor league at-bats that year, he hit.361, giving him an overall line of.389 with 24 steals, 26 walks, and 40 strikeouts.

At the same time, Jose Altuve 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.

This pivotal moment propelled him to the main league team in mid-summer, skipping Class AAA.

Major League Club | Guide

Altuve made his major league debut with the Houston Astros on July 9, 2011, where he represented the Astros in the 2011 All-Star Future Game.

Similarly, on July 27, he tied Russ Johnson’s Astros record for most straight games with a hit to begin a career.

Titles | Jose Altuve

Following that, he became the first player to hit an inside-the-park home run since Adam Everett in 2003.

Not to mention the first Astros player to hit a home run in the major leagues since pitcher Butch Henry in 1992.

He was also the first Astros player since Bill Doran in 1987 to lead off a game with an inside-the-park home run.

Batting Average And Gameplay

Altuve batted.346 in his first 21 games of the season.

He finished the year with a.276 average, 2 home runs, 7 stolen bases, and a.358 slugging percentage in 221 at-bats.

In Venezuela, he scored.339 with.381 on a.455 slugging percentage with Navegantes del Magallanes, headquartered in Valencia, Carabobo, in the Venezuelan Winter League.

The year 2011 finished with 391 in minor, 234 with Houston, and 273 with Magallanes.

Altuve’s total year-end count was 282 at the end.

Altuve represented the Astros at the 2012 All-Star Game, which was held at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

In reality, this was Altuve’s first professional choice.

Jose faced the tallest player in Major League history, New York Mets reliever Jon Rauch, on May 1. (6 feet 11 inches).

Their 18-inch height differential is thought to be the largest between pitcher and batter.

Eddie Gaedel (height difference = 3-foot-7-inch) had one plate appearance for the St. Louis Browns in 1951 as a publicity gimmick.

2013 is the year

Jose Altuve was hitting briefly.

280 batting average, 21 stolen bases, 15 doubles, and 28 RBI.

At the same time, he agreed to a four-year extension with a $750,000 bonus.

The deal included two club options for $6 million and $6.5 million for 2018 and 2019, respectively.

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The 2014 Houston Astros

Altuve became the first MLB player since Ray Chapman in 1917 to steal two or more bases in four straight games on June 29.

As a result of his stolen bases against the Detroit Tigers, Jose was named to the 2014 All-Star game.

Simultaneously, Jose has become the first MLB player since 1993 to have 132 hits and 40 stolen bases before to the All-Star break.

Similarly, Altuve is the only player in Major League history to have represented both the American and National Leagues in the All-Star Game while remaining a member of his team.

Altuve beat Craig Biggio’s franchise record of 210 hits in a single season on September 16.

With 47 doubles, two home runs, and 59 RBI, he became the first Astros player to win the batting title.

He had 225 hits and a 341 batting average in 158 games for the Major League and 56 stolen bases for the American League.

Titles | Jose Altuve

Jose came to Japan during the offseason of 2014 to compete in the 2014 Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series.

He received his first Silver Slugger Award as the top hitter among American League second basemen.

He also won the GIBBY/This Year in Baseball Award for Breakout Everyday Player of the Year.

Similarly, he received his first Luis Aparicio Award for his greatest individual performance, which is given to a Venezuelan every year.

Altuve received more than 600,000 votes to start the MLB All-Star Game, narrowly defeating Kansas City’s Omar Infante.

As a result, he was the third Astro to be voted the starter, after Biggio and Jeff Kent.

On September 11, Jose surpassed Biggo as the quickest Astros player to reach 800 hits.

Altuve also became the first player in Astros and Venezuelan history to have successive 200-hit seasons, while also leading American League second basemen in fielding percentage (.993).

He had a career-high with 15 home runs,459 SLG, 86 runs scored, and 66 RBI in this season.

Altuve’s first MLB playoff appearance came in the Al Wild Card game against New York on the final day of the season.

Altuve drove in Jonathan Villar in the seventh inning against Yankee reliever Dellin Betances to give the Astros a 3-0 victory.

The Astros were then ousted in five games by the Royals in the American League Division Series (ALDS).

On November 10, Jose received his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award at second base and his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award.

2016 is the year

Starting in June, he had 420 hits in 26 games, including 6 doubles, 4 home runs, 15 RBI, 6 stolen bases, and a 1.112 OPS.

For the first time in his career, he was named ‘Player of the Month.’

As a result, he was named to the All-Star team for the fourth time and was named a starter for the second time.

Altuve collected his 1,000th hit on August 16, following a three-hit night against the St. Louis Cardinals, breaking the Astros’ team record for the fewest games to accomplish it (786).

This game elevated him to the second-fastest active player, after only Ichiro Suzuki (696 games).

In addition, he won his second batting title with 42 doubles, a career-high 24 home runs, and 9 RBI.

In 161 games, he led the AL with a.338 hitting average and 30 stolen bases.

At the end of the season, he finished third in the AL MVP voting, trailing only Mike Trout and Mookie Betts.

Jose was named The Sporting News Player of the Year, as well as Major League Player of the Year, AL Outstanding Player, and the Majestic Athletic Always Game Award by the MLBPA.

Jose poses with his baseball bat

The Athlete of the Month Jose With His Bat In 2017

During the season, Jose Altuve was the Astros’ third baseman, and he set a club record with eight hits in successive plate appearances.

On July 23-24, he faced the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Moreover, he became the ninth player in MLB history to have five consecutive multi-hit games from July 3 to July 9.

Altuve had a 19-game hitting streak from July 2 to July 23, accumulating 48 hits, 10 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBI, and a 1.251 OPS.

The Astros’ average record of.485 eclipsed Richard Hidalgo’s.476 to earn Altuve his second AL Player of the Month Award.

Season’s End (2017)

Jose has appeared in 153 games, finishing with an MLB-leading 30 infield hits, 39 doubles, 32 stolen bases, 24 home runs, and 84 RBI.

Then he established a.344 hitting average versus right-handed pitchers.

As a result, Altuve became the fifth hitter since 1947 to have four consecutive 200-hit seasons.

He also became the first batter in Major League history to lead his league in hits for four consecutive years, while also winning his third career batting title.

Jose topped MLB in Wins Above Replacement (WAR, 8.3) for the first time until September 19, and he also got the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award for 2017.

At the end of 2017, he had 1,250 career hits.

Game 1 of the American League Championship Series

For the first time in his career, Altuve became the tenth player to hit three home runs in a single postseason game against the Boston Red Sox.

The Astros met the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series after winning the first two games in Houston (ALCS).

Following that, the Astros progressed to their second World Series appearance in team history, where they will meet the National League pennant-winning Los Angeles Dodgers.

World Series Game 2

Altuve and his teammates hit five home runs in extra innings, the most in any single game in major league history.

The World Series lasted seven games, and the Astros won their first championship in team history.

As the first Houston player, Altuve received the Hank Aaron Award as the “most outstanding offensive performer” in the American League before Game 2 of the World Series.

Then, for the second year in a row, he was named Sporting News Major League Player of the Year.

Titles | Jose Altuve

Altuve had 22 hits, 14 runs scored, seven home runs, 14 RBI, and nine extra-base hits during the Astros’ 18-game championship run.

Altuve was voted Babe Ruth Award MVP of the 2017 postseason for the same performance.

He was the first Venezuelan, following Johan Santana, and the first Astro to be named Major League Player of the Year by Baseball America.

Likewise, Altuve also received Players Choice Awards for Major League Player of the Year, AL Outstanding Player, and Silver Slugger Award at second base.

Altuve was granted the baseball MVP and was the shortest player to receive AL Most Valuable Player Award.

He was also selected for the 2017 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

The Year 2018 Sports ranked Jose Altuve as the #2 player in baseball.

On 16 March, Astro and Altuve dealt with contract expansion of span 2020-24 seasons worth $151 million.

On April 17, he reached 1000 games of his career and broke his own club record of eight base hits.

Now, he has a base hit each 10 consecutive bats, and the streak includes three doubles, one triple, and a home run.

Consequently, on July 8, with 4,849,630 votes, Altuve started as the American League’s second baseman in the All-Star game.

It was his sixth-star selection.

Altuve after knee injury

Altuve was placed on the disabled list after a knee injury.

On 29 July, Altuve suffered from a knee injury.

He was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his MLB career.

So on October 19, he officially underwent surgery to repair a patella avulsion fracture in his right knee.

Altuve ended 2018 with a .316 average, 13 home runs, and 61 RBI.

He was also awarded his fifth career Silver Slugger Award and his fifth consecutive award.

The Year 2019

On 9 April, Altuve became the 16th player in Astro history to hit 100 home runs.

Likewise, on 12 April, he was also the first Astro to hit a home run in five consecutive games. He also got his second career grand slam in a 10-6 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Again on 12 May, Jose was kept on the disabled list due to a left hamstring strain, because of which he missed 35 games until his return on June 19.

Later on July 2, he got his 142nd career three-hit after his victory over the Colorado Rockies.

On 14 July, Jose had his third grand slam yielding the Astros a franchise record-breaking ninth grand slam in a single season.

Following it, Astro had a contest with the St. Louis Cardinals on July 28, when Altuve had one of the three hits in a 6-2 win that afternoon.

Jose Altuve finished this season with 31 home runs and 74 RBIs in 500 at-bats. He also set the record for the most career postseason homers by a second baseman.

“That’s what I really like about baseball, that it gives an opportunity for every single guy to develop and play the game.

There’s not a rule that you have to be 6 foot or you have to be really strong to play or to be a good player.”

-Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve And Aaron Judge

Several media outlets and experts accused the Houston Astros of cheating in the 2017 World Series Finale.

Moreover, they were fined $5 million for the tactics they used to win the championship title.

The owner of the Astros even fired their general and field manager after the incident.

Furthermore, in 2020, MLB concluded that the Houston team used a camera system illicitly to steal signs.

There were many fallouts to this news.

Nevertheless, the Astros weren’t stripped of their title.

Following the news, Yankees’ Aaron Judge admitted that he deleted a congratulatory Twitter post dedicated to Jose Altuve.

In the post, Judge congratulated Jose on winning the 2017 American League’s Most Valuable Player Award.

However, he quickly deleted the tweet after pitcher Mike Fiers accused the Astros of cheating.

In a recent interview, Aaron said that “I had a lot of respect for them.

The way they played, what they did. And to find out that it wasn’t earned. They cheated.

It didn’t sit well with me, and I just didn’t feel like the post that I did really meant the same anymore.”

Jose Altuve | Stats

Personal Life, Wife, And Children of Jose Altuve

Physical stature is also viewed favorably by many athletes.

Despite his physical qualities, Jose Altuve gave the best performance, expanding the human body’s borders.

On November 20, 2006, Houston Astros pitcher Altuve married his high school sweetheart, Nina Altuve.

Giannina Elizabeth Cimetta Sandoval is Nina Altuve’s full name, and she went to the same high school as Jose.

They married while they were both teenagers (Jose was 16 and Nina was 14).

Despite their early marriage, they raised a healthy, happy family. Melanie Andrea Altuve, the couple’s four-year-old daughter, was born.

Jose refers to his daughter as “a tiny princess,” and asks her to help him inspire the game.

Jose and Nina announced on Instagram in November 2019 that they are expecting their second child.

Meanwhile, Altuve had spoken about his Christian beliefs at faith-based activities.

Jose Altuve | Contract, Salary, And Net Worth

The Astros signed the professional right-handed batsman to a seven-year, $163 million contract.

Furthermore, the baseballer’s net worth is estimated to be more than $20 million.

Aside from that, he has earned more than $51 million in compensation after ten seasons with the Astros.

He earned more than $9 million in 2020 after playing for the Houston Rockets.

Similarly, the second baseman will earn $26 million from 2021 through 2024.

As a result, he is likely to earn more than $104 million by then.

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Jose Altuve | Online Presence

The baseball player is quite active on social media.

As a result, he has 1.4 million Instagram followers.

Several images of him playing with the Astors have been provided by the player.

Furthermore, the athlete’s perspective depicts his life as an MLB player.

Aside from that, he has posed with his colleagues and fellow athletes.

Similarly, jersey number 27 has shared gorgeous photos of his family, including his wife and daughter.

Furthermore, the 2017 World Series Champion has 232.4 thousand followers on Twitter.

He hasn’t used it, however, since 2018.

As a result, he is more active on his Instagram account. Nonetheless, on his Twitter account, Jose has largely tweeted baseball-related highlights, events, and news.

Not to mention, the American League MVP had tweeted a few highlights from his 2018 trip to Disneyland.

The second baseman’s daughter seemed to be having a nice time.