Throw him a fastball. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. . Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. He starts his stride plenty early. Altuve starts his when the picture turns over his throwing arm. Check out his run, here: 4.27u @UMichFootball DB DJ Turner II is turning heads.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/qm1YCrVoWX. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern), 4.49 seconds, Yasir Abdullah (Louisville), 4.47 seconds. Please play responsibly. 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. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Even though only a little over 10,000 fans will be allowed at Yankee Stadium due to New Yorks COVID restrictions, you can bet every single one of them will bring it. "You're a cheater!" the crowd heckled. Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. I love him because he has the potential to be the model hitter for the current generation of kids. It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. Last year, Altuve put himself in a very bad position to hit anything on the outer third, especially if it had break. Hinchs new favorite toy. Comparing uncle and nephew. Scouts who are trained to never judge a player specifically by stature and size found it difficult to get beyond their initial impression when he took the field. It's incredible. HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros hugs Jose Altuve after hitting a three run walk off home run in the ninth inning to beat the New York Yankees . Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. The two-time All-Big Ten selection isCBS Sports' No. Who will break the record next? Which doesnt mean he cannot go unnoticed. I really appreciate your response. His new leg lift erases the problems from his prior stride. Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. In 1988, while at Florida State, he ran a 10.26-second 100-meter dash (32 ft/s) and at the NFL combine the following year he posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash. No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. This guy doesn't have enough power.' The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. Schedule | Complete coverage . ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. 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. Joey Porter Sr. watches his son Joey Porter Jr. run the 40. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson discusses how his uncle, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson, made an impact on his career. Its already happening. This is a free article. Banks came in second with an 11'4" broad jump, while Bennett was just behind him at 11'1". Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Its time. Time of game: 3:03. Enjoy your three-day stay in New York, Altuve. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. GM: Altuve, Bregman should be Astros 'for life', Astros halt Phils as 'awesome' Altuve hits stride, 2022 World Series: Astros or Phillies? Keep the back heel down longer. Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. Hes the little guy who fights. He can do it all. For me, to be able the last three years to watch him grow, develop a relationship with him, see how he's impacted his teammates, hopefully he can add an MVP to that trophy case here this season.". In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. Dont tell Yankees fans that this isnt the same cheating Astros squad from 2017. @PennStateFball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/RpeCskAR6Z. It's amazing.". They came in at No. @NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. 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". The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. Justin Verlander might be injured. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! I'd like to second this sentiment. Jartavius Martin was the headliner, as his 44-inch vertical jump topped all defensive players, and he complemented that with an 11-foot-1 broad jump (first among safeties) and a 4.46 40-yard dash (third). That is how good Straws jump is. Most hitters would rather have a trigger they control vs one where the pitcher is in charge. NFL combine 2023 tracker: Top performances, highlights, NFL combine: Winners and losers from DB workouts, Mock Draft: Panthers, Colts trade up for QBs, Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team, Jerry Jones: Dak can get better with age like Brady, Report: Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing 8 years in prison, Jerry Jones: Cowboys can find way to keep both RBs, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State): 4.35, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State): 1.48, Darrell Luter Jr. (South Alabama): 40.50", Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern): 10'5". Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Hitters never want to be in this position because its hard to fire the lower body and even harder to balance. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. You never know.' Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. Jos Carlos Altuve ( Spanish pronunciation: [altue]; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Everything fires when it should. Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without getting permission from the copyright owner. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. Don't turn anybody down. And Bregman reading his apology from a piece of scrap paper with a smirk on his face last offseason when he finally faced the media about the scandal. All those points are incorrect but that hasnt stopped a slew of coaches from teaching the method. 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. Players start in a track position and then sprint 40 yards as fast as they can. He always told me, 'When you start evaluating players, have an open mind. Who will be MVP? This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. We fight a lot, and five minutes later I'm like, 'That's why I love you, because we fight and then five minutes later we talk like nothing happened.' Bucks on Saturday, F1 starting grid: Max Verstappen claims pole position for 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Games on March 4 that will determine whos in and out, Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies fight time, live stream, more for junior welterweight bout, How to stream Avatar: The Way of Water before the 2023 Oscars. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. ", JEFF LUHNOW (Astros general manager, 2011-present): "The first time I saw him and the first time he wowed me, it was both the same time. Most guys, it's luck. Today, we look back at No. @TreTomlinson | @LT_21 | @TCUFootball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/cJEGuo0TG0. This is why I love Altuve. The 40 time to rule them all the legendary 4.12 put up by Bo Jackson (Auburn) in 1986 . Odds to win 2018 World Series The second pitch, another breaking ball. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. What is the 40-yard dash? 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. Pending shuttle numbers, @TerpsFootball teammates Deonte Banks (98) and Jakorian Bennett (97) currently sit atop the NGS athleticism score rankings.Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/MYafLCNOzs. While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. Forever my American League MVP. Even in the 2014 version of Jose he does not start his path to the ball until his front foot is down. That is how fast the Astros secret postseason weapon is. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Give them a chance to get on the field. By Adam Weinrib. But anyone who saw it, knows its more than that. But he hit 15 homers in the minors in 2011, a precursor to what he has done over the past three seasons in the big leagues. He'd put the bat on the ball and hit the ball where he wanted to consistently. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. It's infectious. Indeed, as Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season by leading the Astros into the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, 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. He's got one of the quickest set of hands in baseball. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Inside Two Buzzy New Openings in Frisco and the Shuttering of a Henderson Avenue Staple. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. Astros embrace, enjoy their moment In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. See if he can hit it.' Thats not specifically why I love him. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. 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. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. It was low. And then getting an opportunity to watch him play in spring training games, I mean, he may be 5-foot-6, but he played like he's 6-foot-6. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. Well be updating this list with relevant measurements and drill results as the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine progresses, so be sure to check back. His career average is 40 percent. Nobody ever pegged Jose Altuve as a future major leaguer just by looking at him. With the way he handles the bat and the power he's developed, a lot of this goes to hard work. Way-too-early 2018 power rankings 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. 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. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: . His lower body had nothing left to drive and his only hope was to spin and rely on his insane hand-eye coordination. @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. He's not Aaron Judge. Thats all fine and dandy. Adebawore is currently CBS Sports' 89th-ranked prospect, but he could be moving up the board with the performance he just rolled out. I never really thought of myself as a base stealer or worked on it a lot until a few years ago, Straw tells PaperCity. He looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". Odds and lines subject to change. ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. A leg lift . Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 1: John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017 No. Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo reflects on his 2023 NFL Scouting Combine outing with NFL Network's Kimmi Chex. 18 cornerback in this class, but he's quick, athletic and could make an impact as a nickel back. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . Thoughts? Altuve was always able to drive the ball into the gaps for doubles. Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42" vert, while Bennett was tied for fourth with a 40.50". He also did some work with the ball in his hands during drills at the combine. 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. Its about studying the pitchers and getting used to the kind of pitches they throw. It's October. Subscriptions support ongoing public baseball research and analysis in an increasingly proprietary environment. Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else. HINCH (Astros manager, 2015-present): "The first time I met him, he talked about wanting to be better. And the hard-hit rate, with the miles per hour off the bat, it's such a crazy stat, and he's up there with some of the big dogs, including [6-foot-7 Yankees slugger Aaron] Judge. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. The guy's in the cage every day. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include(1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;(2) the nature of the copyrighted work;(3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and(4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors. He has all the ingredients kids would want to model their swing after. HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: A fan enters the field and greets Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in game two of the American League Championship Series . The relationship keeps growing. He won his first batting title by hitting .341 in 2014, then grabbed repeat crowns with a .338 average in 2016 and .346 this year. This is still taught, unfortunately, but it has been usurped by the term "get the foot down early." The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. The Jose Altuve of old obsessed over his batting average. 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. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take the field on Saturday and running backs and offensive linemen will close it out on Sunday. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? Then there's the power. 1 pick, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. "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?' Blink and you will miss Altuve's hands and wrists zooming through the hitting zone. Video unavailable Watch on. And Gurriels racist taunt directed at Yu Darvish in that Fall Classic. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Myles Straw's head-turning speed is a real weapon for the Houston Astros. This is the ultimate role player. Edge rushers are built different these days. originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. What changed? The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. Fuller, a Texans first-round selection in 2016, recorded a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, enough for seventh fastest official mark among active NFL players. Thanks! See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. None of these games feel comfortable, Hinch says. As Junior's allure faded, a new model jumped to the forefront. Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. . This will be their chance to strut their stuff in front of NFL executives and coaches to try and raise their draft stock for the 2023 NFL Draft in April. He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? His hips stop moving forward after his front foot lands. He elevated himself to one of the best hitters in the game with the help of a new and improved stride. While WRs, RBs and DBs typically have the fastest times, the 40-yard dash is considered an important Combine event for all positions. "I've always been. Really enjoyed the simple, straightforward explanation of the change and its profound impact. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. Make sure you hit line drives, hard ground balls.' 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. The guy's amazing.". She Was Just Found in Puerto Rico, Another Bay Area Storm This Weekend: Rain and Snow Forecast, Jakorian Bennett (Maryland), 4.30 seconds, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State), 4.35 seconds. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. 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]. CRAIG BIGGIO (Hall of Famer and former Astros second baseman): "First time I saw him, it was on Field 3 in Kissimmee, Florida. The torso does need to bend but it should be done before contact, not during. . Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. . The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. They dont care. 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. John Ross - 4.22 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a WR. 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. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. The New York Yankees have a big opportunity to make the Houston Astros look like chumps in the national spotlight. pic.twitter.com/7gYu0xi6wg. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alumsAidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. We had a scout named Johan Maya. That would beat many of even the NFL's elite receivers. 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. 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. Weight transfer is very difficult to achieve when you plant the foot into the ground early. Here, George Springer gets there. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) I grew up in the '90s so naturally I tried to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. He can flat-out rake. I think that is where the concept of "getting the front foot down early" comes from. But he's done everything that he needs to do. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' Jose Altuve has emerged as a piece that the Astros should be looking to build around. But hell get the chance to run. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.
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