José Altuve

José Altuve, born May 6, 1990, is a Venezuelan second baseman for the Houston Astros, known for his incredible career spanning over a decade with the team. Since debuting in 2011, he’s become the longest-tenured Astro and remains the only player from their National League days. Altuve’s impact is monumental; he’s regarded as one of the franchise’s all-time greats and among the best second basemen in MLB history. A consistent hitter, he boasts a career .306 batting average, the highest of any active player. Altuve also represented Venezuela in the World Baseball Classics in 2017 and 2023

 

Personal Information

Full Name: José Carlos Altuve

Date of Birth: May 6, 1990

Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela

Nationality: Venezuelan

Position: Second Baseman

Team: Houston Astros (since 2011)

Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

Career Batting Average: .306 (highest among active players)

International Representation: Played for Venezuela in the 2017 and 2023 World Baseball Classics

Achievements: Regarded as one of the greatest second basemen and a franchise legend for the Astros

 

Player Stats

 

Date Opponent Position Key Stats
2024-10-02 DET 2B AB: 3, H: 0, RBI: 1, SO: 1
2024-10-01 DET 2B AB: 4, H: 1, SO: 1
2024-09-27 CLE 2B AB: 4, R: 2, H: 2, 2B: 2
2024-09-24 SEA 2B AB: 4, H: 0
2024-09-23 SEA 2B AB: 4, H: 1, SO: 1