The Astros second baseman and American League MVP candidate is one of the greatest hitters the franchise has ever seen, but few in MLB history have managed his feat of hitting nearly .500 in the month of July — his .485 average ranks him ninth all time in that month. Even by Jose Altuve standards, that’s a ridiculously torrid stretch. What is remarkable about Altuve is how consistent he is at the plate. It is more likely he goes 3-4 on any given night than 0-4. He’s that good and appears to only be getting better, which is good news for Astros fans.
This article appears in 2017 Best of Houston.