{"id":72233,"date":"2024-05-03T16:01:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T20:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=72233"},"modified":"2024-05-03T19:22:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T23:22:43","slug":"jose-altuve-history-second-basemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/03\/jose-altuve-history-second-basemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Astros Second Baseman Is One Stolen Base from History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doing one thing well enough in the majors can be a challenge. Although, having to do two different things is very unique. The type of slugger who tends to hit the long ball is often no threat on the bases. The sort of mix between hitting home runs and stealing is an unlikely duo. Of course, a player who reaches a career milestone in both those categories has a diverse way of playing the game. Jose Altuve<\/a> of the Houston Astros is one of those players who can do both. Not only is he the active leader in postseason home runs<\/a>, but he’s closing in on history.<\/p>\n

Jose Altuve Is on the Brink of History<\/h2>\n

Entering this season, only four primary second basemen have 200+ home runs and 300+ stolen bases- Joe Morgan<\/a>, Ryne Sandberg<\/a>, Roberto Alomar<\/a> and Craig Biggio<\/a>. Altuve is one stolen base away from becoming the fifth-second baseman to achieve the milestone.<\/p>\n

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Jose Altuve now 1 SB away from becoming the 5th primary 2B to reach 200+ HR and 300+ SB (Joe Morgan, Ryne Sandberg, Roberto Alomar, Craig Biggio).<\/p>\n

\u2014 nugget chef (@jayhaykid) May 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n