Hes a long shot with wheels. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. . NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? Coming into 2014, Altuve added a simple leg kick. Nobody ever pegged Jose Altuve as a future major leaguer just by looking at him. Comparing uncle and nephew. 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. If you love looking at the athletic testing numbers, these are the two players for you. Please play responsibly. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. Typically when does the hitter start his swing? I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. The improvement in his lower body helped his swing because his upper body was already near ideal. All rights reserved. Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. I told him I would be in Venezuela the next day. 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. 41.5" vertical Nolan Smith got hops. I really appreciate your response. Smith ran an incredible 4.39 40, 1.52 10 yard splits, and a massive 41.5 vertical. Wow. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. 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. 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. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. But the man seemingly born to run didnt grow up with any big base running dreams. We hope it feels like a miserable three months. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. 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]. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Scouts and coaches all over the U.S. put a huge amount of weight into the 40 yard dash. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. They pulled him out of the game. Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. 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. 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. The average for defensive tackles is 1.75 seconds, with defensive ends at 1.65. 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. Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. This year, I went into it with less research and more my gut feeling on these 40-yard dash times watching players. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The greatest lineups ever? "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. Here he is running the 40, with his dad, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, looking on. The Yankees had won five in a row. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson goes through NFL Network's Steve Mariucci's "Draw My Play" exam. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. Most hitters would rather have a trigger they control vs one where the pitcher is in charge. 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. That's it. @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. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? That is the fastest time recorded by a defensive tackle at the NFL combine since 2003. Is that correct? ), The Houston Astros' work on the base paths has been an underrated aspect of their 2-0 series lead. Time of game: 3:03. @NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The Jose Altuve of old obsessed over his batting average. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. And it all starts with Domingo German vs. Zack Greinke on Tuesday night. Hes the scrappy leader on an up-and-coming team. We watch boxing fights together on Saturdays, UFC fights. Heres his heatmap against all breaking pitches for the past two seasons. TCU's Derius Davis is an intriguing wide receiver prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Altuve was always able to drive the ball into the gaps for doubles. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. 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. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Hinchs new favorite toy. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. 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. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. 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 . For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. None of these games feel comfortable, Hinch says. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. 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. And man, the next pitch was a fastball, and Altuve hit a bullet off the right leg or calf of the pitcher. Hes the little guy who fights. Charlie Morton, Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh may not be around, either. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. 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. He can flat-out rake. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. I didn't know who he was, but he was in the back and he'd talk constantly in Spanish. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. It's already happening. Jose Altuve grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, with a family that supported his love of baseball from an early age. 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". release point? This Video is protected by the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 107.107. We called him 'enano' in Spanish -- 'the midget.' What changed? He loves studying hitting. I just see him lifting his foot to start his stride, but the video may start after a toe tap. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. If a smart player pointed out to his coach that Trout and Cabrera both had actual leg lifts, the coach could counter by pointing out their extreme size and strength. Hinch inserted Hinch as a pinch runner in each of the Astros first two playoff games and Straws already delivering. This model has stuck over the years. IF VELO 1/7/2012: SEASON STATISTICS (AUG 15TH - AUG 14TH) ANNUAL . They dont care. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Again. There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. He also officially ran a blazing 4.30-second 40-yard dash, which is faster than both DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs when they were coming out. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. Opening Reception: Ann Stautberg and Frank X. Tolbert, Ill Have What Shes Having Mobile Mammogram Day. 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. Correa proposes on field after WS win "I remember a team that we were playing -- I think it was against the Mets -- the first pitch was a breaking ball to Altuve. If the athlete can find just one-hundredth of a second, they break 4.70. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. Its time. As Junior's allure faded, a new model jumped to the forefront. This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? 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. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? (Photo by F. Carter Smith. 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. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. While WRs, RBs and DBs typically have the fastest times, the 40-yard dash is considered an important Combine event for all positions. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. Altuve has demonstrated the ability to get on base at around a .300 clip, and once there, he has had. Today, we look back at No. 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. AL PEDRIQUE: "In all the years I've been involved with the game, Altuve was a special situation. Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. 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 . 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. 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. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. 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. 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. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 5.1 46.5 AB 527 See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. ", A.J. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. Nice article. We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. 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. Going Yard: The Magical Swing of Giancarlo Stanton, Calico Jack (Suwinski) is Back for the Attack. Everybody started to respect him. UPDATE: Its been quite a day for EDGE rushers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by Georgias Nolan Smith going off in his drills. He's a unique hitter. 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. 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. Flash forward a year and hes mashing those same pitches at a .424 clip. Weight transfer is very difficult to achieve when you plant the foot into the ground early. What is the 40-yard dash? I said, 'Maya, I can't do it. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know about Houston's win over L.A. Astros win first World Series title Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else. 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. It was a . Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. He loves baseball. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The relationship keeps growing. His new leg lift erases the problems from his prior stride. That is how good Straws jump is. One of the biggest takeaways from Friday came thanks to the University of Maryland. Keep the back heel down longer. He's not Aaron Judge. . Smith, who has drawn comparisons to Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick, is CBS Sports' sixth-ranked edge rusher and the No. This is still taught, unfortunately, but it has been usurped by the term "get the foot down early." Tony Gwynn was another guy that was very similar in that way. It's amazing.". Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. ET. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. 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.' Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. @TreTomlinson | @LT_21 | @TCUFootball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/cJEGuo0TG0. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . 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. Then he goes into his power and starts driving balls the other way and hitting balls over the fence. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. HINCH (Astros manager, 2015-present): "The first time I met him, he talked about wanting to be better. Who will break the record next? This is why I love Altuve. Gambling Problem? Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. By contrast, if the foot is already down, the trigger is a point in the flight of the ball: Once the ball crosses a certain point you launch the swing. 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. He also did some work with the ball in his hands during drills at the combine. might be gone. He hits everything. Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, Rangers, LHP Smith agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal, 7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017, Jays 'playing it safe' after Guerrero tweaks knee, PitchCom-tipping: Loud device leaks Twins calls, Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays, Rangers' Leclerc to miss WBC with neck injury. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. Honestly, I don't think he'd hit puberty yet. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. He can do it all. Jose Altuve has emerged as a piece that the Astros should be looking to build around. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. 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. 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.' 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. 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. We didn't just have the nephew of an NFL great working out at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night; we had the son of one, too. 1: John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017 No. 36 overall prospect in this class. His hips stop moving forward after his front foot lands. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. 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.". 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. Players start in a track position and then sprint 40 yards as fast as they can. I also mentioned that his pre-2104 stride would leave him vulnerable against pitches on the outer third of the plate. 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. Hes his own unit of measurement. Video unavailable Watch on. Edge rushers are built different these days. The real aid of a proper leg lift is what occurs inside a swing when the lift is properly executed. No prospect at this time : 1. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. You never know.' I think every kid put their hat on backwards at least once and hit a whiffle ball into the imaginary third deck of the Kingdome in their backyard. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The 40 yard dash time for a fifteen-year-old boy should be between 5.4.6 seconds. Prevents them from lunging even with a decent stride. DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . I think that is where the concept of "getting the front foot down early" comes from. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. Altuve's fly ball rate rose to 24.6 percent, too, after he hit them at a 21.8 percent during . It's important to consider the age of the athlete, weight, and height when determining an average 40-yard dash time. A leg lift . The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. Make sure you hit line drives, hard ground balls.' Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. Hell spend only a minimum amount of time playing in the outfield too. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 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. 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. Previewing Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' That's insane, and also awesome. Jumping out of the stadium. This is a free article. 1996-2023 DIY Baseball LLC All Rights Reserved. Oh, and it's also faster than Giants running back Saquon Barkley (4.40). 2 and No. 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. This is the ultimate role player. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. Enjoy your three-day stay in New York, Altuve. Even in the 2014 version of Jose he does not start his path to the ball until his front foot is down. Last year, Altuve put himself in a very bad position to hit anything on the outer third, especially if it had break. ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. ", CARLOS CORREA (Astros shortstop, 2015-present): Inside the field, obviously you can see everything that happens there -- turning double plays, having good times and everything. Thats not specifically why I love him. This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. He hit 15 homers in 2015 and 24 in each of the past two seasons. . 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