It's incredible to hear him before an at-bat say, 'Hey, watch this, I'm going to flip it right over here,' and he does it. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo reflects on his 2023 NFL Scouting Combine outing with NFL Network's Kimmi Chex. ", JEFF LUHNOW (Astros general manager, 2011-present): "The first time I saw him and the first time he wowed me, it was both the same time. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. 1: John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017 No. Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. Pitchers arm swing? In 2013 he hit . She Was Just Found in Puerto Rico, Another Bay Area Storm This Weekend: Rain and Snow Forecast, Jakorian Bennett (Maryland), 4.30 seconds, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State), 4.35 seconds. But he's just an incredible talent.". ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. Hinchs new favorite toy. DALLAS KEUCHEL (Astros pitcher, 2012-present): "When I first signed, I got a glimpse of him in short-season A-ball for a month [in Troy, New York]. Dont tell Yankees fans that this isnt the same cheating Astros squad from 2017. Donald possessed a 98 athleticism score to Kancey's 94, according to Next Gen Stats. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Every run is important.. Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. Time of game: 2:39. He takes a lot of pride into hitting, even though he's real humble about it, which is great for me to see that in a guy that has won three batting championships. Its unbelievable to be in this atmosphere, to get a chance to do something in these games, to just be a little part of this team, he says. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. Indeed, as Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season by leading the Astros into the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, everyone seems to have a short story that reads more like a tall tale of the first time the All-Star second baseman wowed them. Charlie Morton, Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh may not be around, either. We discuss Florida QB Anthony Richardsons results from the 2023 NFL Combine. "I don't think he really knows what he's doing up there half the time. It was low. GM: Altuve, Bregman should be Astros 'for life', Astros halt Phils as 'awesome' Altuve hits stride, 2022 World Series: Astros or Phillies? Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, Rangers, LHP Smith agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal, 7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017, Jays 'playing it safe' after Guerrero tweaks knee, PitchCom-tipping: Loud device leaks Twins calls, Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays, Rangers' Leclerc to miss WBC with neck injury. According to Statcast, Altuve ran at 29.9 feet per second, reaching first base in just 3.33 seconds overall, which is apparently that's the fastest home-to-first time since 2015 when Statcast began collecting data. Scouts who are trained to never judge a player specifically by stature and size found it difficult to get beyond their initial impression when he took the field. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. He can flat-out rake. I know Im here for one reason and Ive got to make the most of it.. With Myles Straw tormenting the Oakland As to the tune of three steals, using his speed to push the Houston Astros to 20 games over .500, we look back on this long shots incredible journey which first gained notice in last Octobers playoffs. Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take the field on Saturday and running backs and offensive linemen will close it out on Sunday. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. SAN FRANCISCO -- As Jose Altuve dug into the plate in the sixth inning with the bases loaded, he was greeted with a familiar chant that often accompanies him away from home. Nice article. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. This fresh-faced, 23-year-old is the pinch runner extraordinaire, the unbelievable luxury that the Astros ultra-deep roster gives them. We had a scout named Johan Maya. Did we get that right? If you love looking at the athletic testing numbers, these are the two players for you. George Springer and Josh Reddick (ha!) He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees' supporters . But this teams DNA is contaminated with guys like Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman all of whom have been insufferable characters ever since the Astros won the World Series in 2017. Eligibility restrictions apply. As we talk in the Astros clubhouse after Game 2, Straw is struggling to sneak behind the media horde around reigning American League MVP Jose Altuveto grab the clothes out of his locker. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? Schedule | Complete coverage . Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else. He came back the next day, and to make a long story short, I got to Venezuela, saw Altuve, and it got my attention the way he swung the bat, how he handled himself on the field, the energy. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Heres his heatmap against all breaking pitches for the past two seasons. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The real aid of a proper leg lift is what occurs inside a swing when the lift is properly executed. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The Northwestern product had a 4.54 40-yard dash, a 1.61 10-yard split, a 37.50' vertical, and a 10'5" on the broad jump. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He was already coming off a batting title, he was coming off a hit-total title [in 2014], and yet his first thing to me was, 'How can I get better? Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV came down with a fever close to 104 degrees on Tuesday evening, according to NFL Media. All rights reserved. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. TCU's Derius Davis is an intriguing wide receiver prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. ET. Here he is running the 40, with his dad, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, looking on. How the Astros dominated Darvish See if he can hit it.' The torso does need to bend but it should be done before contact, not during. This year, I went into it with less research and more my gut feeling on these 40-yard dash times watching players. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: . General manager Jeff Luhnow, slimy assistant GM Brandon Taubman, manager AJ Hinch, and bench coach Alex Cora are no longer running the show, but it doesnt matter. In 2013, he hit .285 and .260 against sliders and curveballs respectively. The guy's amazing.". He kept saying, 'Are you sure? They are able to start whenever they want, as the electronic timing method tracks them from start to finish. In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. "I always tell my wife, 'Who was going to believe then, when we had Altuve at 15, that he was going to be a superstar?' ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without getting permission from the copyright owner. We called him 'enano' in Spanish -- 'the midget.' 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: Kalon Barnes (Baylor CB . None of these games feel comfortable, Hinch says. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. What I love most about this is that it makes me hopeful that a significant part of Altuve's increased production at the plate is sustainable. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. He does spend a lot of time in the video room watching pitchers, working on his swing. Hitting breaking balls is also tough with that striding pattern as most hitters bend at the torso as they launch the bat to try and match the break of the breaking balls. With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' The greatest lineups ever? / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. The Astros signed Altuve as an amateur free agent in 2007, and he made his major league debut in 2011. How did some of todays star wideouts look in the 40-yard dash?:2023#NFLCombinebegins Thursday on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/QsJboRmjIq. Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. A Surprising Closure on Oak Lawn, Texas Monthly Highlights New Dallas Spots, and Coffee Comes to a Forme A Vancouver-Based Restaurant Comes to NorthPark, and Two Local Markets Debut This Spring. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. 18 cornerback in this class, but he's quick, athletic and could make an impact as a nickel back. He can do it all. (I promise I made all my mechanical notes before consulting the Brooks Baseball charts below.). I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. The Northwestern product had a 4.54 40-yard dash, a 1.61 10-yard split, a 37.50' vertical, and a 10'5" on the broad jump. This guy doesn't have enough power.' Here's everything you need to know about Houston's win over L.A. Astros win first World Series title If not for the dazzling cornerback duo of Maryland's Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett, we'd be talking about Illinois as having the best pair of teammates to work out Friday night. The steal does not end up meaning anything in the game, but it could mean everything in the future as Hinchs team faces closer October battles and tougher opponents. Comparing uncle and nephew. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson goes through NFL Network's Steve Mariucci's "Draw My Play" exam. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. Then he goes into his power and starts driving balls the other way and hitting balls over the fence. Jartavius Martin was the headliner, as his 44-inch vertical jump topped all defensive players, and he complemented that with an 11-foot-1 broad jump (first among safeties) and a 4.46 40-yard dash (third). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Below are the heat maps for both years against all pitch types. Derius Davis' measurements and results from the 2023 NFL Scouting combine, including height, weight, 40-yard dash time and hand size. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. Most guys, it's luck. He's got one of the quickest set of hands in baseball. The sign-stealing/buzzer rumors didnt help, either. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. @TreTomlinson | @LT_21 | @TCUFootball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/cJEGuo0TG0. His new leg lift erases the problems from his prior stride. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. That's insane, and also awesome. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. The Jose Altuve of old obsessed over his batting average. In 2014 he hit .346 in that same location. I really appreciate your response. 40 prospect overall, 2023 NFL mock draft: Four QBs in top seven after trades, NFL combine QB measurements: Bryce Young's size, more, Top QB in draft says he doesn't want to play for 1 team, Bryce Young measures similar to former No. Whether you have long arms, short arms, as long as those hands are quick to the ball -- whether it's inside or outside, up or down -- you've got a good chance to putting good contact on the ball. Jose Altuve has emerged as a piece that the Astros should be looking to build around. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. And the hard-hit rate, with the miles per hour off the bat, it's such a crazy stat, and he's up there with some of the big dogs, including [6-foot-7 Yankees slugger Aaron] Judge. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. And man, the next pitch was a fastball, and Altuve hit a bullet off the right leg or calf of the pitcher. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. As a hitting instructor I have a lot of youth ball players come to me that try and stride and swing at the same time because they feel it generates power. Turner's time istied for the fifth-fastest at the combine everand was the fastest of any defensive player at this year's NFL combine. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. Hopefully, [Astros owner] Jim [Crane] can sign him for 10 more years to this team so I can play with him for a long time. He scored from second on a single in the eighth inning of Houstons 7-2 Game 1 romp, ripped off that breathtaking steal in the eighth inning of a 3-1 Game 2. No prospect at this time : 1. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. might be gone. Who will break the record next? (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. They came in at No. Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. 2 and No. One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. . Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. They dont care. "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. ET. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. 284 against strikes on the outer third. Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. Way-too-early 2018 power rankings Smith, who has drawn comparisons to Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick, is CBS Sports' sixth-ranked edge rusher and the No. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Nobody ever pegged Jose Altuve as a future major leaguer just by looking at him. If the athlete can find just one-hundredth of a second, they break 4.70. The average time for this drill is 7.23 seconds, and if anyone logs under seven seconds, they are known to shoot up draft boards. Most hitters would rather have a trigger they control vs one where the pitcher is in charge. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. It's amazing.". ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. When you've got a guy like that who's willing to work every minute of the day, it makes my job easier knowing that people around me want to play this game, as well as just as much as I do. Jose Altuve grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, with a family that supported his love of baseball from an early age. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. Predictions, inside intel and odds, From a scorching DH to a solid utility man, ranking all 52 players in the Fall Classic, A wild Division Series weekend showed off the best of October baseball, Astros' Altuve makes sensational jump-throw for an out in Game 2 of ALDS. Those swing thoughts make sense. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. The guy's in the cage every day. He won his first batting title by hitting .341 in 2014, then grabbed repeat crowns with a .338 average in 2016 and .346 this year. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. "I remember a team that we were playing -- I think it was against the Mets -- the first pitch was a breaking ball to Altuve. Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? Oh, and it's also faster than Giants running back Saquon Barkley (4.40). At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. Honestly, I don't think he'd hit puberty yet. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. In 2014 he hit .331 and .563 against those same pitches. Hes his own unit of measurement. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. . ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. Joey Porter Sr. watches his son Joey Porter Jr. run the 40. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees supporters given his ridiculous success against the Bombers in the 2017 and 2019 ALCS. Now, Straw comes into the Astros clubhouse every day and pulls up video clips of the pitchers he might have a chance to steal on, studying film like some mashup of Bill Belichick and Rickey Henderson. As Junior's allure faded, a new model jumped to the forefront. The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . Despite being sick and losing weight over the last 48 hours, he insisted on working out on Thursday. Give them a chance to get on the field. I just see him lifting his foot to start his stride, but the video may start after a toe tap. Since electronic timing was introduced in 1999, only four players have ran quicker than 4.25 seconds: 4.22 SECONDS Will anyone break John Ross #NFLCombine 40-yard dash record?Via: @NFL pic.twitter.com/EfgmT9lvIu. These college standouts will look to impress in measurements and drills to help boost their stock ahead of April.. One workout that tends to make the biggest headlines is the 40-yard dash. He loves baseball. Check out his run, here: 4.27u @UMichFootball DB DJ Turner II is turning heads.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/qm1YCrVoWX. In 2013 his timing has to be perfect: He has to precisely time his front hip moving forward with the rotation of his upper body. Its what Myles Straw does. Just let him play, watch him swing the bat. "You're a cheater!" the crowd heckled. Jose Altuve getting heckled during batting practice pic.twitter.com/72dHPnlRRF, Youre not allowed to curse in here but Altuve came out so pic.twitter.com/3j5xE40IKd. In other words, there's speed and then there's Myles Straw speed. Which doesnt mean he cannot go unnoticed. Watch how his body moves after his foot touches down in 2013 versus 2014. I didn't know who he was, but he was in the back and he'd talk constantly in Spanish. He stays within his capabilities, and that's the hardest thing to do for any big leaguer -- understanding what you can do and can't do. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols. Chris Johnson, running back out of East Carolina, broke the record for fastest 40-yard dash time at 4.24-seconds in 2008. Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. His new leg lift has given him an easier way to time the baseball. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. Everybody started to respect him. I love him because he has the potential to be the model hitter for the current generation of kids. His career average is 40 percent. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. The nephew of Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson finished tied for eighth among cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash with a 4.41, tied for sixth in the vertical with a 39" and tied for sixth in the broad jump with a 11'0". Having the opportunity to play with a [future] Hall of Famer like Miguel Cabrera for a long time [in Detroit], the players that came over, it never failed, they would come over and after a couple -- two, three -- weeks, they would say, 'Man, I knew he was really good, but god, I didn't know he was that good.' He understands who he is. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. Players start in a track position and then sprint 40 yards as fast as they can. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. One of my trips down to Venezuela, the scout [the Astros' Pablo Torrealba] -- I knew him for a long time -- he told me he had a kid that, he was small but don't go by his size. An easy way to see this is to watch how hitters who land too early tend to have their hips sliding behind them as they hit the ball. The Houston Astros are in the Bronx and will do battle with the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2019 ALCS. 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. CRAIG BIGGIO (Hall of Famer and former Astros second baseman): "First time I saw him, it was on Field 3 in Kissimmee, Florida. I said, 'Maya, I can't do it. 40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds Three-cone: 6.96 seconds Bench Press: 7 Johnny Johnson Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 196 pounds Hand Size: 10 inches Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches Broad Jump: 10-1. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . All picks and predictions are suggestions only. This will be their chance to strut their stuff in front of NFL executives and coaches to try and raise their draft stock for the 2023 NFL Draft in April. This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . But off the field, as well, the relationship is great. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. Adebawore is currently CBS Sports' 89th-ranked prospect, but he could be moving up the board with the performance he just rolled out. 6: Jose Altuve's memorable dash around the bases to score the winning run in Game 2 of the 2017 American League championship series. Its already happening. He hit 15 homers in 2015 and 24 in each of the past two seasons. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN And he doesn't care [about his height]. Jos Carlos Altuve ( Spanish pronunciation: [altue]; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Everything fires when it should. When your peers know that you're great and then you exceed that expectation, I think that's the greatest compliment you can give. section: | slug: nfl-combine-2023-results-tracker-highlights-historic-40-yard-dash-teammates-dominate-more-big-performances | sport: football | route: article_single.us | But hell get the chance to run. McDonald, who is CBS Sports' 11th-ranked edge rushing prospect, had an 11-foot broad jump -- which ranked second among all defensive linemen and linebackers. What is the 40-yard dash? It's important to consider the age of the athlete, weight, and height when determining an average 40-yard dash time. Full schedule, bracket for 2023 West Coast Conference Tournament, Pick against the spread, over/under for 76ers vs. It's exciting to see the results at every position, especially seeing the biggest players on the . He hits everything. Play shallow. But he hit 15 homers in the minors in 2011, a precursor to what he has done over the past three seasons in the big leagues. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Correa proposes on field after WS win Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer explains how he's approaching his upcoming free agency. Here's why. I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. And then getting an opportunity to watch him play in spring training games, I mean, he may be 5-foot-6, but he played like he's 6-foot-6. Forever my American League MVP. . There is Myles Straw taking off for second base and almost arriving before stunned Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes has even caught Brad Hands pitch. Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. And if you're teetering between getting a college offer, or making the league, the 40 yard dash can be the event that pushes you over the edge. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. ), When the Cleveland Indians have bobbled the ball in the outfield, the Astros have made them pay. The average for defensive tackles is 1.75 seconds, with defensive ends at 1.65. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. Typically when does the hitter start his swing? L.A. did everything right until Game 7 UPDATE: Its been quite a day for EDGE rushers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by Georgias Nolan Smith going off in his drills. Altuve was different compared to everybody else. You remember Correa essentially calling out every MLB fan last year. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. I had no idea what he was saying. A leg lift . "The Astros back then, they looked for big players, physically strong and tall. Thoughts? Keep the back heel down longer. The Yankees (and their fans) have unfinished business to take care of, and itll be handled regardless of whos standing in their way. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Straws 6.25 60-yard dash time makes him a freak on the basepaths, the type of statistical outlier that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow loves. Kurkjian celebrates the little guy in baseball, Altuve addresses Astros' buzzer conspiracy. Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. @KaayBarnes_ : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/1uYxqNOPlg. So, one day, I made a decision. Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. 1996-2023 DIY Baseball LLC All Rights Reserved. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. @NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. But the man seemingly born to run didnt grow up with any big base running dreams. Time of game: 3:03. Altuve was always able to drive the ball into the gaps for doubles. You never know.' Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson .