Jose Altuve vs. New York Shortstops
The 2017 AL MVP and batting champion who led Houston to its first World Series title.
Jose Altuve is a second baseman for the Houston Astros (2011–Present). He won the AL MVP in 2017, batting .346 to win the AL batting title, and was named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year and Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
Quick Facts
- Affiliation
- Houston Astros (2011–Present)
Lore & Background
Altuve joined Jeff Bagwell as the second Astro to win the MVP, with Bagwell having won it in 1994. In 2017, Altuve extended his own club record by leading the American League in hits (216) for a third successive campaign, also his second time leading the Major Leagues.
Reader's Guide
Altuve's height and style of play contrasted with that of New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge during the 2017 season. A photo of the pair standing side by side became a viral phenomenon.
Did You Know?
- Altuve was one of six Astros sent to the 88th All-Star Game in 2017.
- He led the Astros' highest-scoring offense in the major leagues in 2017, which had the highest batting average (.282), on-base percentage (.346), and slugging percentage (.478).
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