The Astros took a 3-2 series lead over the Rangers on Friday in Game 5 of the ALCS on the strength of Houston star Jose Altuve’s dramatic ninth-inning home run. Today we will discuss about Jose Altuve: Birthplace| Wife| Position| Where did go to college.
Jose Altuve: Birthplace| Wife| Position| Where did go to college
José Carlos Altuve (born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Having played for the Astros since 2011, he is the team’s longest-tenured current member, and the only one to have been with the Astros since they left the National League.
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| Second baseman | |
| Born: May 6, 1990 Maracay, Venezuela |
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Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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| MLB debut | |
| July 20, 2011, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) |
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| Batting average | .307 |
| Hits | 2,047 |
| Home runs | 209 |
| Runs batted in | 747 |
| Stolen bases | 293 |
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Birthplace
Jose Altuve was born on 6 May 1990 in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for 2017 World Series (2017), ESPN Major League Baseball (1990) and The 2017 World Series (2017).
Wife
His wife name is Nina. On November 1, 2016, Altuve’s wife Nina gave birth to their first child, a daughter. He lives in Pearland, Texas.
Position
Jose Altuve’s blast gives Astros 3-2 ALCS lead over Rangers, October 20, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hit a three-run home run during the ninth inning of the game.
Where did go to college
Jose Altuve attended the University of Alabama before signing with the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 2007. He did not play college baseball but entered professional baseball directly.
