For the first time in almost two years, Jose Altuve did not beat in first place when The Astros of Houston played the Detroit Tigers Monday.
The 15 -year -old veteran asked for the change, according to Astros Manager Joe Espada. And he did it because of its movement from the second base to the left field This season.
“I just told Joe that he can perhaps hit me in second position at some point and he did it today,” said Altuve, Via the Associated Press. “I just need this little extra time to come from the left field, and he decided to put JEREMY (Peña) there.”
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Peña, the Houston stop stop, has the second best basic percentage in the team at 0.327. Only the third basic player Isaac ParedesWho beats fourth, is better at .342. The Altuve OPP is 0.310, down its career brand from 0.362.
“I just need 10 more seconds,” added Altuve.
As Altuve pointed out, he was not a career leader. The all-star of nine times struck the second when George Springer was with the Astros and often struck first.
“My bats did not go as I wanted in recent times,” said Altuve Leah Vann from Houston Chronicle. “So, maybe hitting with (Peña) on the basis, or anyone who will help me get to the point I want and I hit secondly before when Springer was here. I think the overtime will help me and get a better approach.”
The last time Altuve was not at the head for the astros, it was June 17, 2023When he hit second against the Cincinnati Reds. He went 0 for 4 in this match.
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During his 15 MLB seasons, Altuve beat advances in 918 of his 1,847 career games for 4,159 plaques appearances. The 2017 American league MVP has a career average of 0.303 with an OPP of 0.365, 223 doubles, 138 circuits, 413 products produced and 159 stolen bases.
This season, he beat. 274 / .310 / .377 at the head. Last year, he posted an average oblique bar. 296 / .352 / .441.
Perhaps even more important, the move could relaunch an astros offense by reporting. Houston ranks 10th among 15 AL clubs with an average of the stick of .233, 0.656 OPS and 107 points scored.
For at least one night, the move seems to have paid off. Altuve, who will soon be 35, struck 2-in-4 with a home run and three products produced An 8-5 victory on tigers. He was replaced by Jake Meyers In the left field for the ninth round.
