Hell spend only a minimum amount of time playing in the outfield too. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. While WRs, RBs and DBs typically have the fastest times, the 40-yard dash is considered an important Combine event for all positions. 284 against strikes on the outer third. When: Oct. 14, 2017 What: Game 2, ALCS As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. But he's just an incredible talent.". Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Hinchs new favorite toy. I had no idea what he was saying. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. Despite being sick and losing weight over the last 48 hours, he insisted on working out on Thursday. The Jose Altuve of old obsessed over his batting average. Odds to win 2018 World Series Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. I think that is where the concept of "getting the front foot down early" comes from. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. It's infectious. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. 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. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. By comparison, the immortal Mike Trout clocked a 6.30 60-yard time. Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. 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. 6: Jose Altuve's memorable dash around the bases to score the winning run in Game 2 of the 2017 American League championship series. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. Most hitters would rather have a trigger they control vs one where the pitcher is in charge. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) Wow. He's an incredible player, and he's evolved and gotten better every single year. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: Kalon Barnes (Baylor CB . 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at @TreTomlinson | @LT_21 | @TCUFootball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/cJEGuo0TG0. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. So, one day, I made a decision. Georgia's Nolan Smith showed the NFL that he can leap up with the best of them, boasting a 41.5" vertical. In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. Inside Two Buzzy New Openings in Frisco and the Shuttering of a Henderson Avenue Staple. You don't currently have any notifications. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. Opening Reception: Ann Stautberg and Frank X. Tolbert, Ill Have What Shes Having Mobile Mammogram Day. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees' supporters . Typically when does the hitter start his swing? 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. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. He batted .343 that summer in Venezuela and never stopped hitting. 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. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. Again. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Altuve definitely wasn't that guy. 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. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. 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. You name it, he's done it. I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. ), The Houston Astros' work on the base paths has been an underrated aspect of their 2-0 series lead. His career average is 40 percent. 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. If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. The Yankees (and their fans) have unfinished business to take care of, and itll be handled regardless of whos standing in their way. This guy doesn't have enough power.' What is the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL combine? The relationship keeps growing. He understands who he is. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. 11-ranked cornerback, and heran an official 4.26 40-yard dash. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. 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". 18 cornerback in this class, but he's quick, athletic and could make an impact as a nickel back. 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. The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. The torso does need to bend but it should be done before contact, not during. @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. Video unavailable Watch on. All Rights Reserved. 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. "I've always been. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. But he's done everything that he needs to do. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. You remember Correa essentially calling out every MLB fan last year. It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. 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 . Its already happening. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. He does spend a lot of time in the video room watching pitchers, working on his swing. Keep the back heel down longer. Adebawore is currently CBS Sports' 89th-ranked prospect, but he could be moving up the board with the performance he just rolled out. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Smith ran an incredible 4.39 40, 1.52 10 yard splits, and a massive 41.5 vertical. Who will break the record next? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Flash forward a year and hes mashing those same pitches at a .424 clip. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. Odds and lines subject to change. Thats all fine and dandy. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson . McDonald, who is CBS Sports' 11th-ranked edge rushing prospect, had an 11-foot broad jump -- which ranked second among all defensive linemen and linebackers. His 2013 swing looked like it featured a toe tap as well, while the 2014 didn't. The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. 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. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. 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). "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. Heres his heatmap against all breaking pitches for the past two seasons. They dont care. The guy's amazing.". The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. He can do it all. 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. SAN FRANCISCO -- As Jose Altuve dug into the plate in the sixth inning with the bases loaded, he was greeted with a familiar chant that often accompanies him away from home. Straws 6.25 60-yard dash time makes him a freak on the basepaths, the type of statistical outlier that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow loves. Even in the 2014 version of Jose he does not start his path to the ball until his front foot is down. Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else. In 2014 he hit .346 in that same location. Full schedule, bracket for 2023 West Coast Conference Tournament, Pick against the spread, over/under for 76ers vs. He ran the 60 yards and was the fastest guy in the group. JUSTIN VERLANDER (Astros pitcher since being acquired in an Aug. 31 trade): "The one thing I noticed that I didn't notice with him [before] was actually how good he is, if that makes sense. This is why I love Altuve. And that says a lot. Smith, who has drawn comparisons to Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick, is CBS Sports' sixth-ranked edge rusher and the No. They are able to start whenever they want, as the electronic timing method tracks them from start to finish. Making this movement pattern even worse is the behavior of his back foot. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. Straw is not complaining though. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. This is the ultimate role player. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? 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 did all the stuff coaches hope to see when they teach this move. 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.". Did we get that right? Scouts and coaches all over the U.S. put a huge amount of weight into the 40 yard dash. Oh, and it's also faster than Giants running back Saquon Barkley (4.40). On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. Thoughts? might be gone. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. Hitters never want to be in this position because its hard to fire the lower body and even harder to balance. 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). No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. And he doesn't care [about his height]. 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]. 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. Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. 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. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. With the way he handles the bat and the power he's developed, a lot of this goes to hard work. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. Really enjoyed the simple, straightforward explanation of the change and its profound impact. Watch as Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II, South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Darius Rush, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo, Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Maryland Terrapins cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett put up the six fastest official 40-yard dash times among all defensive backs invited to participate at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. 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. Which doesnt mean he cannot go unnoticed. Pitchers arm swing? In the '90s the hot term was "swing down at the ball." AL PEDRIQUE: "In all the years I've been involved with the game, Altuve was a special situation. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com 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. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' We watch boxing fights together on Saturdays, UFC fights. Its a near breathtaking moment, buried within the Houston Astros overall brilliance. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Time of game: 2:39. Nearly everybody can relate to Jose Atluve. In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. Hes hitting for more power and striking out less. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Its about studying the pitchers and getting used to the kind of pitches they throw. Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. @KaayBarnes_ : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/1uYxqNOPlg. His new leg lift erases the problems from his prior stride. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. ', "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. No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. He scored from second on a single in the eighth inning of Houstons 7-2 Game 1 romp, ripped off that breathtaking steal in the eighth inning of a 3-1 Game 2. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 5.1 46.5 AB 527 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 | "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. @tomiwabawore: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/bbFHjvHvqY. Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. 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. It's incredible. With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. That's it. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. Allows them to keep the good stride without losing the connection to their lower half. . See if he can hit it.' 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. 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. He's just six hits shy of getting to No. Thanks! . Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. "I don't think he really knows what he's doing up there half the time. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. The thinking is that getting the foot down will create balance, reduce strikeouts through better bat control, and allow hitters to hit the opposite way by not flying open. Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern), 4.49 seconds, Yasir Abdullah (Louisville), 4.47 seconds. 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. He is able to keep his back heel down until it is forced up. It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. The sign-stealing/buzzer rumors didnt help, either. I told him I would be in Venezuela the next day. Draft prospects are taking the field this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, with many participating in the 40-yard dash. ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. 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 looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. I grew up in the '90s so naturally I tried to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. 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. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. Jose Altuve grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, with a family that supported his love of baseball from an early age. 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. He's got one of the quickest set of hands in baseball. Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. But every time we'd go to the park, there was this smile that was on his face. 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. But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. 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. His hips stop moving forward after his front foot lands. That would beat many of even the NFL's elite receivers. Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I just see him lifting his foot to start his stride, but the video may start after a toe tap. This year, I went into it with less research and more my gut feeling on these 40-yard dash times watching players. Despite being 6-foot-2 and 282-pounds, Adebawore worked out with the edge rusher group and put on a show. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. 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. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. 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. The Yankees had won five in a row. It's October. His lower body had nothing left to drive and his only hope was to spin and rely on his insane hand-eye coordination. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. He loves baseball. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The backwards hat and upright posture was replaced by the wide stance and no stride (even though Albert has always had a stride). The New York Yankees have a big opportunity to make the Houston Astros look like chumps in the national spotlight. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? 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. Jose Altuve, HOU vs. TEX ($4,000): Altuve will be at home, where he has a .384 wOBA. The Astros signed Altuve as an amateur free agent in 2007, and he made his major league debut in 2011. NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. Instagram. 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. 3 behind Turner. They pulled him out of the game. "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?' 41.5" vertical Nolan Smith got hops. Correa proposes on field after WS win He's hitting for more power and striking out less. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. That is how good Straws jump is. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: .