Jose Altuve
Active Player
Born: 5/6/1990 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2011-07-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 166 lbs
Full name: Jose Carlos Altuve
Biography
Jose Altuve, born in 1990, is an exceptional position player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on July 20, 2011. As a cornerstone of the Houston Astros, Altuve is known for his remarkable consistency and offensive prowess, boasting a career batting average of .303 over 1,975 games. He has accumulated 2,388 hits, 255 home runs, and 889 RBIs, showcasing his ability to excel as both a contact hitter and a power threat. His speed on the bases is evident in his 325 stolen bases, making him a dynamic player who can change the course of a game with his quickness and agility.
Altuve's career is highlighted by nine All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the premier players of his generation. He has played a pivotal role in the Astros' success, contributing to their journey as they emerged as a powerhouse in the American League. As an active player, he continues to influence the game with his leadership, work ethic, and resilience, embodying the spirit of a player who has not only overcome the challenges of his smaller stature but has also thrived in a competitive era of baseball. His legacy is still being written, and fans eagerly watch as he adds to his impressive career achievements.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 7881 | 1236 | 2388 | 455 | 32 | 255 | 889 | 325 | 655 | 1139 | 0.303 | 0.360 | 0.466 | 0.826 | 21860.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 57 | 221 | 26 | 61 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 0.276 | -377.4 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 147 | 576 | 80 | 167 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 37 | 33 | 40 | 74 | 0.290 | 272.8 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 152 | 626 | 64 | 177 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 52 | 35 | 32 | 85 | 0.283 | -700.4 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 158 | 660 | 85 | 225 | 47 | 3 | 7 | 59 | 56 | 36 | 53 | 0.341 | 2407.6 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 154 | 638 | 86 | 200 | 40 | 4 | 15 | 66 | 38 | 33 | 67 | 0.313 | 1570.1 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 161 | 640 | 108 | 216 | 42 | 5 | 24 | 96 | 30 | 60 | 70 | 0.338 | 3498.6 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 153 | 590 | 112 | 204 | 39 | 4 | 24 | 81 | 32 | 58 | 84 | 0.346 | 3567.3 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 137 | 534 | 84 | 169 | 29 | 2 | 13 | 61 | 17 | 55 | 79 | 0.316 | 1818.0 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 124 | 500 | 89 | 149 | 27 | 3 | 31 | 74 | 6 | 41 | 82 | 0.298 | 1872.5 |
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 48 | 192 | 32 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 39 | 0.219 | -502.6 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 146 | 601 | 117 | 167 | 32 | 1 | 31 | 83 | 5 | 66 | 91 | 0.278 | 1866.4 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 141 | 527 | 103 | 158 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 57 | 18 | 66 | 87 | 0.300 | 3311.8 |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 89 | 360 | 76 | 112 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 51 | 14 | 44 | 71 | 0.311 | 1769.3 |
| 2024 | HOU | AL | 153 | 628 | 94 | 185 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 65 | 22 | 47 | 119 | 0.295 | 1486.1 |
| 2025 | HOU | AL | 155 | 588 | 80 | 156 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 77 | 10 | 55 | 109 | 0.265 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 413 | 82 | 111 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 52 | 42 | 73 | 0.269 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC1 | HOU | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 |
| 2023 | ALCS | HOU | 4 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.222 |
| 2023 | ALDS2 | HOU | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 |
| 2022 | ALCS | HOU | 4 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.188 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | HOU | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 |
| 2022 | WS | HOU | 6 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.308 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | HOU | 4 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0.312 |
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 6 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0.125 |
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 6 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0.222 |
| 2020 | ALCS | HOU | 7 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0.462 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | HOU | 4 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0.400 |
| 2020 | ALWC3 | HOU | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | ALCS | HOU | 6 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0.348 |
| 2019 | ALDS1 | HOU | 5 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0.350 |
| 2019 | WS | HOU | 7 | 33 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.303 |
| 2018 | ALCS | HOU | 5 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.250 |
| 2018 | ALDS2 | HOU | 3 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
| 2017 | WS | HOU | 7 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.194 |
| 2017 | ALCS | HOU | 7 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0.320 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | HOU | 4 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0.533 |
| 2015 | ALWC | HOU | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 5 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.136 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1765 | 1750 | 2502 | 4271 | 105 | 994 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | 2B | 55 | 51 | 80 | 135 | 2 | 25 |
| 2012 | HOU | 2B | 147 | 142 | 257 | 410 | 11 | 83 |
| 2013 | HOU | 2B | 145 | 145 | 273 | 393 | 9 | 114 |
| 2014 | HOU | 2B | 156 | 156 | 268 | 459 | 10 | 105 |
| 2015 | HOU | 2B | 153 | 153 | 247 | 417 | 5 | 81 |
| 2016 | HOU | 2B | 148 | 147 | 206 | 361 | 7 | 73 |
| 2016 | HOU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | 2B | 149 | 148 | 201 | 351 | 10 | 86 |
| 2018 | HOU | 2B | 130 | 130 | 159 | 262 | 7 | 63 |
| 2019 | HOU | 2B | 121 | 119 | 128 | 257 | 11 | 49 |
| 2019 | HOU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | HOU | 2B | 48 | 48 | 64 | 126 | 4 | 36 |
| 2021 | HOU | 2B | 144 | 143 | 199 | 344 | 8 | 76 |
| 2022 | HOU | 2B | 135 | 135 | 159 | 269 | 9 | 67 |
| 2023 | HOU | 2B | 87 | 87 | 103 | 175 | 7 | 51 |
| 2024 | HOU | 2B | 147 | 146 | 158 | 312 | 5 | 85 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1765 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 42 |
Awards & Honors
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $3,687,500 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $505,700 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $483,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,426,200 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 142.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2021 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 3.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 9.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 405.0 | 420 | 27 |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 227.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 44.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 41.0 | 420 | 0 |