Don't turn anybody down. This is the ultimate role player. Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. Hes a .340 hitter now. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. He hit 15 homers in 2015 and 24 in each of the past two seasons. "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. We hope it feels like a miserable three months. 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. 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.". The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . 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. The guy's amazing.". In 2013, he hit .285 and .260 against sliders and curveballs respectively. 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. It's incredible. Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. Hes a long shot with wheels. But this teams DNA is contaminated with guys like Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman all of whom have been insufferable characters ever since the Astros won the World Series in 2017. With the way he handles the bat and the power he's developed, a lot of this goes to hard work. Its already happening. This guy doesn't have enough power.' The sign-stealing/buzzer rumors didnt help, either. While WRs, RBs and DBs typically have the fastest times, the 40-yard dash is considered an important Combine event for all positions. 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. Watch how his body moves after his foot touches down in 2013 versus 2014. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. How did some of todays star wideouts look in the 40-yard dash?:2023#NFLCombinebegins Thursday on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/QsJboRmjIq. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Make sure you hit line drives, hard ground balls.' ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! Altuve took it. That is how fast the Astros secret postseason weapon is. Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. 36 overall prospect in this class. Forever my American League MVP. UPDATE: Its been quite a day for EDGE rushers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by Georgias Nolan Smith going off in his drills. Sign up for NBC Bay Areas Housing Deconstructed newsletter. What is the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL combine? Altuve was different compared to everybody else. He ran the 60 yards and was the fastest guy in the group. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Our favorite two segments to analyze are 0-20 and 10-40, and the formula for success is simple: 2.70 seconds from 0-20 yards and 3.00 seconds from 10-40 yards. Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. That's the way I handled the situation with Altuve. For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. Its time. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. The rookie finds himself in the locker right between Altuve and star shortstop Carlos Correa, which is sort of like being a minnow in a sea of whales. 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. Hitters never want to be in this position because its hard to fire the lower body and even harder to balance. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. ET. I'd like to second this sentiment. If the athlete can find just one-hundredth of a second, they break 4.70. Again. Thats not specifically why I love him. The Astros signed Altuve as an amateur free agent in 2007, and he made his major league debut in 2011. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. 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. Nice article. No prospect at this time : 1. The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. And that says a lot. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. He starts his stride plenty early. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. GM: Altuve, Bregman should be Astros 'for life', Astros halt Phils as 'awesome' Altuve hits stride, 2022 World Series: Astros or Phillies? Schedule | Complete coverage . 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. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. Altuve has demonstrated the ability to get on base at around a .300 clip, and once there, he has had. ", A.J. All rights reserved. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. As Junior's allure faded, a new model jumped to the forefront. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. Here he is running the 40, with his dad, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, looking on. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. HINCH (Astros manager, 2015-present): "The first time I met him, he talked about wanting to be better. Its somewhere around there. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. ), The Houston Astros' work on the base paths has been an underrated aspect of their 2-0 series lead. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Georgia's Nolan Smith showed the NFL that he can leap up with the best of them, boasting a 41.5" vertical. It's exciting to see the results at every position, especially seeing the biggest players on the . @PennStateFball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/RpeCskAR6Z. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. If not for the dazzling cornerback duo of Maryland's Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett, we'd be talking about Illinois as having the best pair of teammates to work out Friday night. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Wow. We were talking baserunning. Everything fires when it should. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. 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. They came in at No. 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. He batted .343 that summer in Venezuela and never stopped hitting. Which doesnt mean he cannot go unnoticed. Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". IF VELO 1/7/2012: SEASON STATISTICS (AUG 15TH - AUG 14TH) ANNUAL . The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? He's not Aaron Judge. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. 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. Not every day.' Typically when does the hitter start his swing? His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. That's insane, and also awesome. 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. @tomiwabawore: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/bbFHjvHvqY. He also did some work with the ball in his hands during drills at the combine. @SmithNoland2 @GeorgiaFootball: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/Qb8NqQ0mZN. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. Each of these players are looking to improve their draft stock while possibly finding their future NFL team in the process. Hes his own unit of measurement. When your peers know that you're great and then you exceed that expectation, I think that's the greatest compliment you can give. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. An easy way to see this is to watch how hitters who land too early tend to have their hips sliding behind them as they hit the ball. 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. Altuve's fly ball rate rose to 24.6 percent, too, after he hit them at a 21.8 percent during . It's infectious. I really appreciate your response. 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. We're like brothers out there. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. Now, Straw comes into the Astros clubhouse every day and pulls up video clips of the pitchers he might have a chance to steal on, studying film like some mashup of Bill Belichick and Rickey Henderson. Everybody started to respect him. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. Heres his heatmap against all breaking pitches for the past two seasons. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com 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). In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. Thanks! 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.' Who will be MVP? Joey Porter Sr. watches his son Joey Porter Jr. run the 40. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. 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. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. 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. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? Or will it just vary? 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". You can go back as recently as the three homers, two of 'em off [Chris] Sale [in Game 1 of the division series against the Boston Red Sox]. It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. That's it. Smith, who has drawn comparisons to Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick, is CBS Sports' sixth-ranked edge rusher and the No. 2017 produced a record-setting WS . (Photo by F. Carter Smith. 2: Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022 No. The average for defensive tackles is 1.75 seconds, with defensive ends at 1.65. I grew up in the '90s so naturally I tried to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. It can be challenging to keep a mechanics-focused article engaging, but this one managed it easily. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. . By comparison, the immortal Mike Trout clocked a 6.30 60-yard time. Banks came in second with an 11'4" broad jump, while Bennett was just behind him at 11'1". 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. Hes also improved the timing of his swing. AL PEDRIQUE: "In all the years I've been involved with the game, Altuve was a special situation. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. He elevated himself to one of the best hitters in the game with the help of a new and improved stride. This fresh-faced, 23-year-old is the pinch runner extraordinaire, the unbelievable luxury that the Astros ultra-deep roster gives them. ET. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. You remember Correa essentially calling out every MLB fan last year. It's incredible to hear him before an at-bat say, 'Hey, watch this, I'm going to flip it right over here,' and he does it. We discuss Florida QB Anthony Richardsons results from the 2023 NFL Combine. 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. Its about studying the pitchers and getting used to the kind of pitches they throw. He loves studying hitting. The Houston Astros are in the Bronx and will do battle with the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2019 ALCS. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols. Nearly everybody can relate to Jose Atluve. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He can do it all. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 5.1 46.5 AB 527 Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. His career average is 40 percent. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Way-too-early 2018 power rankings The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. 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. Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. He has all the ingredients kids would want to model their swing after. It was low. 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. 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 . L.A. did everything right until Game 7 This is well known. The relationship keeps growing. Time of game: 2:39. Here, George Springer gets there. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. The improvement in his lower body helped his swing because his upper body was already near ideal. "I've always been. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? He always told me, 'When you start evaluating players, have an open mind. Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42" vert, while Bennett was tied for fourth with a 40.50". 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. 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. Time of game: 3:03. He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. Straws proven to be a quick study. Thoughts? Honestly, I don't think he'd hit puberty yet. He's got one of the quickest set of hands in baseball. Prevents them from lunging even with a decent stride. I had no idea what he was saying. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. Video unavailable Watch on. Throw him a fastball. 284 against strikes on the outer third. You don't currently have any notifications. 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. In 2014 he hit .346 in that same location. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? His lower body had nothing left to drive and his only hope was to spin and rely on his insane hand-eye coordination. He's just six hits shy of getting to No. We track measurements and drill results for each defensive lineman at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. 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. How the Astros dominated Darvish See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. George Springer and Josh Reddick (ha!) 41.5" vertical Nolan Smith got hops. Bregman delivers on HR ask: 'Hit one for Uvalde', Aces out: Verlander, Cole among Ps out for ASG, Altuve, Rodon, Arenado out of MLB All-Star Game. Thats all fine and dandy. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. It was in the [rookie-level] Appalachian League [in 2009]. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. Really enjoyed the simple, straightforward explanation of the change and its profound impact. What is the 40-yard dash? 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. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. Did we get that right? When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. His 2013 swing looked like it featured a toe tap as well, while the 2014 didn't. 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. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. That said, don't sleep on teammate Sydney Brown, who finished right behind Martin in the broad jump (10-foot-10) while jumping 40.5 inches and running the 40 in 4.47 seconds. In 2014 he hit .331 and .563 against those same pitches. This year, I went into it with less research and more my gut feeling on these 40-yard dash times watching players. Please play responsibly. might be gone. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees' supporters . We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Probably most important, I've just seen him be the most consistent player in baseball at his craft, at being a good hitter, good defender, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, All-Star, hits leader, batting titles. He looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". Predictions, inside intel and odds, From a scorching DH to a solid utility man, ranking all 52 players in the Fall Classic, A wild Division Series weekend showed off the best of October baseball, Astros' Altuve makes sensational jump-throw for an out in Game 2 of ALDS. But anyone who saw it, knows its more than that. Smith's unofficial time was clocked at 4.44, before officials checked the tape and . Chris Johnson, running back out of East Carolina, broke the record for fastest 40-yard dash time at 4.24-seconds in 2008. You never know.' . He's hitting for more power and striking out less. All Rights Reserved. Theres a ton to love. NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. Suddenly Albert Pujols became the way to hit. section: | slug: nfl-combine-2023-results-tracker-highlights-historic-40-yard-dash-teammates-dominate-more-big-performances | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Blink and you will miss Altuve's hands and wrists zooming through the hitting zone. Hinchs new favorite toy. 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. While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. I just want to get a chance.' Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. 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. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? See if he can hit it.' 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. 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. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . Weight transfer is very difficult to achieve when you plant the foot into the ground early. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. 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. The torso does need to bend but it should be done before contact, not during. But he's just an incredible talent.". 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).
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