Jose Altuve
Houston Astros · No. 27 · 2B

Jose Altuve

5' 6", 167 lbs·Age 36·Bats R / Throws R
10-DayInjured 10-Day
2026 · 42 G
.245
AVG
.704
OPS
4
HR
12
RBI
40
H
19
BB
35
SO
1
SB
The Almanac's Take

The little engine that could is running out of steam. Altuve's 2025 campaign at age 36 represents a crossroads for the Astros' franchise cornerstone, whose 5-foot-6 frame has defied baseball convention for over a decade. His career .303 average and 255 home runs tell the story of one of the most unlikely superstars in modern baseball history.

That 2022 season stands as his masterpiece — a .921 OPS at age 32 when most second basemen are declining. The 28 homers matched his career high, proving his diminutive stature never limited his power ceiling. Seven Silver Sluggers speak to sustained offensive excellence that few middle infielders have matched.

The question now is whether those quick hands and elite contact skills can mask the inevitable erosion of his athleticism. His MVP trophy and Gold Glove anchor a Hall of Fame résumé, but Father Time remains undefeated.

Career Highs
.957
Best OPS · 2017
31
Most HR · 2021
96
Most RBI · 2016
.346
Best AVG · 2017
Career Arc · OPS
16 seasons
Statistical Comps
Last 10 Games
DateABHHRRBIBBSOAVG
May 16411101.245
May 14400001.245
May 13300211.252
May 12310010.257
May 11530001.255
May 10410000.243
May 9410000.243
May 8310001.243
May 5400003.241
May 4410102.248

Career · Batting

16 seasons
YearTeamGABHRRBIAVGOPSOPS+
201157221212
2012147576737
2013152626552
2014158660759
20151546381566
20161616402496
20171535902481
20181375341361
20191245003174
202048192518
20211466013183
20221415272857
2023903601751
20241536282065
20251555882677
202642163412
Career20188044259901
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