It was in the [rookie-level] Appalachian League [in 2009]. That's the way I handled the situation with Altuve. All those points are incorrect but that hasnt stopped a slew of coaches from teaching the method. Today, we look back at No. 2: Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022 No. As Junior's allure faded, a new model jumped to the forefront. Typically when does the hitter start his swing? The 2022 NFL Combine is officially underway in Indianapolis as the top draft prospects take center stage. If you love looking at the athletic testing numbers, these are the two players for you. But hell get the chance to run. The 40 time to rule them all the legendary 4.12 put up by Bo Jackson (Auburn) in 1986 . 1 pick, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. We're like brothers out there. 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. ', "I don't know if anything's surprised me as much as I've just been able to have a front-row seat to his growth and his evolution from a really good player on some rough teams to an exceptional player on a great team. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. Every run is important.. OMAR LOPEZ (Astros Venezuelan Summer League manager in 2007): "We had a lot of players with one year of service, two years of service that had to play ahead of Altuve. 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. To watch him grow and mature -- I've seen him become a father for the first time, I've seen him speak out in meetings for the first time and be a leader vocally. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. @IlliniFootball DB Jartavius Martin with an insane 44" vertical.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/KfMTm4xTeA, Calijah Kancey is a 280-pound defensive lineman running an official 4.67 40-time : @NFL pic.twitter.com/SRcnqkv8jv. Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. 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"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?' There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. Dillon Brooks Blasts Draymond Green, Fuels Warriors-Grizzlies Rivalry, Jordan Poole's Third-Quarter Explosion Leads Warriors to Huge Win, Los Gatos Mom Accused of Hosting Alcohol-Fueled Teen Parties Attacked in Jail, Hospitalized, Pa. Woman Went Missing in 1992 and Declared Dead. Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. We were talking baserunning. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Its about studying the pitchers and getting used to the kind of pitches they throw. Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. It can be challenging to keep a mechanics-focused article engaging, but this one managed it easily. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. 6: Jose Altuve's memorable dash around the bases to score the winning run in Game 2 of the 2017 American League championship series. Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV came down with a fever close to 104 degrees on Tuesday evening, according to NFL Media. In 2014 he hit .346 in that same location. Tyquan Thornton (Baylor WR), 4.28 seconds, Calvin Austin III (Memphis WR), 4.32 seconds, Zyon McCollum (Sam Houston State CB), 4.33 seconds, Christian Watson (North Dakota State WR), 4.36 seconds, Alontae Taylor (Tennessee CB), 4.36 seconds, Amare Barno (Virginia Tech EDGE), 4.36 seconds. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. 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. Or will it just vary? Straws proven to be a quick study. Previewing Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Not every day.' . Time of game: 2:39. What changed? A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. Draft prospects are taking the field this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, with many participating in the 40-yard dash. 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk, Rojas to withdraw from WBC, stay with Dodgers, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. @SmithNoland2 @GeorgiaFootball: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/Qb8NqQ0mZN. . Best moments from D-Linemen at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Most hitters would rather have a trigger they control vs one where the pitcher is in charge. It was a back field, and it was like him and eight other guys. I think that is where the concept of "getting the front foot down early" comes from. This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Eligibility restrictions apply. All Rights Reserved. Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42" vert, while Bennett was tied for fourth with a 40.50". Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. He's not Aaron Judge. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. @NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. Everybody started to respect him. (I promise I made all my mechanical notes before consulting the Brooks Baseball charts below.). Odds and lines subject to change. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. "I've always been. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. 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. Weight transfer is very difficult to achieve when you plant the foot into the ground early. How did some of todays star wideouts look in the 40-yard dash?:2023#NFLCombinebegins Thursday on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/QsJboRmjIq. It's already happening. One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. 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. NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. I know Im here for one reason and Ive got to make the most of it.. It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". Allows them to keep the good stride without losing the connection to their lower half. But anyone who saw it, knows its more than that. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. This Video is protected by the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 107.107. 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. ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: Kalon Barnes (Baylor CB . With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' Hes the little guy who fights. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair useNotwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. Smith's unofficial time was clocked at 4.44, before officials checked the tape and . 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. One run delivered by a super speed Straw dash could be even more vital in a heavyweight battle with the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees in a potential American League Championship Series. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. Prevents them from lunging even with a decent stride. 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.' 2 and No. We had a scout named Johan Maya. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . And that says a lot. Give them a chance to get on the field. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. Its somewhere around there. This is well known. But every time we'd go to the park, there was this smile that was on his face. Hes the scrappy leader on an up-and-coming team. 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. Get PC Daily delivered directly to your inbox don't miss anything! While not a perfect representation, the purpose of his drill is to test how well the ends can turn tight corners and get around the offensive line. Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. He's a .340 hitter now. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Even in the 2014 version of Jose he does not start his path to the ball until his front foot is down. 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. Tony Gwynn was another guy that was very similar in that way. 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]. In the '90s the hot term was "swing down at the ball." 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. Then there's the power. "It's fun to watch him on TV now," said Al Pedrique, the former big league infielder who was a special assistant to then-Astros general manager Tim Purpura in 2006, when the team signed Altuve out of Venezuela for $15,000. I grew up in the '90s so naturally I tried to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. The real aid of a proper leg lift is what occurs inside a swing when the lift is properly executed. He starts his stride plenty early. 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. This guy doesn't have enough power.' No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. What is the 40-yard dash? Those swing thoughts make sense. This is a free article. They came in at No. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to Baseball Prospectus. The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. His new leg lift has given him an easier way to time the baseball. We track measurements and drill results for each defensive lineman at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. It's amazing.". When you've had as much success as Jose's had over the last four or five years, he's pretty darned good at it. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees supporters given his ridiculous success against the Bombers in the 2017 and 2019 ALCS. Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' 36 overall prospect in this class. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. His lower body had nothing left to drive and his only hope was to spin and rely on his insane hand-eye coordination. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. Jose Altuve has emerged as a piece that the Astros should be looking to build around. 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. It's exciting to see the results at every position, especially seeing the biggest players on the . 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. Players arent necessarily racing each other, but being the fastest at your position holds a lot of weight when teams are all watching your every move. He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. In 2014 he hit .331 and .563 against those same pitches. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. Instagram. UPDATE: Its been quite a day for EDGE rushers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by Georgias Nolan Smith going off in his drills. Hinchs new favorite toy. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? 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. The two-time All-Big Ten selection isCBS Sports' No. But he's done everything that he needs to do. Theres a ton to love. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. The improvement in his lower body helped his swing because his upper body was already near ideal. @PennStateFball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/RpeCskAR6Z. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. Straw is not complaining though. I told him I would be in Venezuela the next day. In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. 18 cornerback in this class, but he's quick, athletic and could make an impact as a nickel back. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. Defensive linemen need to show off their strength in the bench press but also have a chance to demonstrate the power they can generate at the line's interior. I also mentioned that his pre-2104 stride would leave him vulnerable against pitches on the outer third of the plate. Here, George Springer gets there. ", A.J. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. And then the rest was history because Altuve took a place, got in the lineup, got in the field, and I think he played for five days in a row and got one day off a week. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. He does a lot of things in the batting cage that sometimes you would not want a lot of guys to do. Here he is running the 40, with his dad, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, looking on. Schedule | Complete coverage . As Jose Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season, 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. It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. Hes a .340 hitter now. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. Its what Myles Straw does. Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. Coming into 2014, Altuve added a simple leg kick. But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Altuve has demonstrated the ability to get on base at around a .300 clip, and once there, he has had. Altuve took it. The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. Well be updating this list with relevant measurements and drill results as the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine progresses, so be sure to check back. Joey Porter Jr. did not compete in on-field drills, but he did the jumps and the 40-yard dash after posting some great measurements for one of the top cornerbacks in the class. And by the fifth, sixth day [of the tryout camp], I told the staff, 'For being a 15-,16-year-old kid, this kid has a good feel of what was going on at the plate.' Thanks! 284 against strikes on the outer third. Hes hitting for more power and striking out less. Kurkjian celebrates the little guy in baseball, Altuve addresses Astros' buzzer conspiracy. Heres his heatmap against all breaking pitches for the past two seasons. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. 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. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. 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. originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. Despite being 6-foot-2 and 282-pounds, Adebawore worked out with the edge rusher group and put on a show. That is the fastest time recorded by a defensive tackle at the NFL combine since 2003. Altuve's fly ball rate rose to 24.6 percent, too, after he hit them at a 21.8 percent during . NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? Time of game: 3:03. It was low. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. @TreTomlinson | @LT_21 | @TCUFootball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/cJEGuo0TG0. But he's just an incredible talent.". This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. Smith ran an incredible 4.39 40, 1.52 10 yard splits, and a massive 41.5 vertical. Heres a full tracker of the fastest times for the 40-yard dash this year, plus a look back at some previous records: The 40-yard dash is exactly what it sounds like. Myles Straws speed forced some much more established Major League players off the Astros postseason roster. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer explains how he's approaching his upcoming free agency. We called him 'enano' in Spanish -- 'the midget.' It's October. Its a near breathtaking moment, buried within the Houston Astros overall brilliance. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. Charlie Morton, Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh may not be around, either. What is the 40-yard dash? 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? I didn't know who he was, but he was in the back and he'd talk constantly in Spanish. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. 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. Banks came in second with an 11'4" broad jump, while Bennett was just behind him at 11'1". This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. 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". Who will be MVP? EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. Each of these players are looking to improve their draft stock while possibly finding their future NFL team in the process. Hinch inserted Hinch as a pinch runner in each of the Astros first two playoff games and Straws already delivering. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. By Adam Weinrib. Wow. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. Please play responsibly. Again. 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. He looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. This year, I went into it with less research and more my gut feeling on these 40-yard dash times watching players. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take the field on Saturday and running backs and offensive linemen will close it out on Sunday. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. Below are the heat maps for both years against all pitch types. See if he can hit it.' (Photo by F. Carter Smith. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. They dont care. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' 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. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols. He elevated himself to one of the best hitters in the game with the help of a new and improved stride. Altuve was different compared to everybody else. 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. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson . Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. This is why I love Altuve. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. Jose Altuve Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-6 , 166lb (168cm, 75kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info MVP 8x All-Star 2x World Series Gold Glove 6x Silver Slugger 3x Batting Title ALCS MVP 2x ML PoY 27 27 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 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 might be the most hated Astro among Yankees' supporters . The guy's amazing.". 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.