And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. Each of these players are looking to improve their draft stock while possibly finding their future NFL team in the process. This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. When: Oct. 14, 2017 What: Game 2, ALCS Altuve was always able to drive the ball into the gaps for doubles. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. 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. pic.twitter.com/7gYu0xi6wg. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. Way-too-early 2018 power rankings This is why I love Altuve. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). He loves baseball. Gambling Problem? It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. "I've always been. Justin Verlander might be injured. 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. Then he goes into his power and starts driving balls the other way and hitting balls over the fence. Odds to win 2018 World Series UPDATE: Its been quite a day for EDGE rushers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by Georgias Nolan Smith going off in his drills. George Springer and Josh Reddick (ha!) I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42" vert, while Bennett was tied for fourth with a 40.50". What changed? Its already happening. They dont care. Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. You remember Correa essentially calling out every MLB fan last year. I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. It was a back field, and it was like him and eight other guys. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. 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. 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). We watch boxing fights together on Saturdays, UFC fights. The Yankees (and their fans) have unfinished business to take care of, and itll be handled regardless of whos standing in their way. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. 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. Indeed, as Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season by leading the Astros into the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, 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. He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. 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. I had no idea what he was saying. 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. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! 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. Instagram. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: Kalon Barnes (Baylor CB . This guy doesn't have enough power.' His career average is 40 percent. This is still taught, unfortunately, but it has been usurped by the term "get the foot down early." When you were at recess, being the fastest kid in school was a distinct honor. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: . No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. Players start in a track position and then sprint 40 yards as fast as they can. 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. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. Altuve starts his when the picture turns over his throwing arm. Its a near breathtaking moment, buried within the Houston Astros overall brilliance. Those swing thoughts make sense. Straws proven to be a quick study. Blink and you will miss Altuve's hands and wrists zooming through the hitting zone. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) We discuss Florida QB Anthony Richardsons results from the 2023 NFL Combine. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. Subscriptions support ongoing public baseball research and analysis in an increasingly proprietary environment. He's an incredible player, and he's evolved and gotten better every single year. And man, the next pitch was a fastball, and Altuve hit a bullet off the right leg or calf of the pitcher. You name it, he's done it. 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. 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. 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. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. He can do it all. His lower body had nothing left to drive and his only hope was to spin and rely on his insane hand-eye coordination. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. 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. Who will be MVP? Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. I grew up in the '90s so naturally I tried to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? He always told me, 'When you start evaluating players, have an open mind. The 40 time to rule them all the legendary 4.12 put up by Bo Jackson (Auburn) in 1986 . In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include(1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;(2) the nature of the copyrighted work;(3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and(4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors. 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. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. ET. 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. 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. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. 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). Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. 18 cornerback in this class, but he's quick, athletic and could make an impact as a nickel back. Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. None of these games feel comfortable, Hinch says. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson . There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. 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. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. Adebawore is currently CBS Sports' 89th-ranked prospect, but he could be moving up the board with the performance he just rolled out. 6: Jose Altuve's memorable dash around the bases to score the winning run in Game 2 of the 2017 American League championship series. Hinchs new favorite toy. Not every day.' While WRs, RBs and DBs typically have the fastest times, the 40-yard dash is considered an important Combine event for all positions. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? Wow. Everything fires when it should. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. 284 against strikes on the outer third. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. 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. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. Fastest 40-time for a RB at the NFL Combine. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. Georgia's Nolan Smith showed the NFL that he can leap up with the best of them, boasting a 41.5" vertical. Pending shuttle numbers, @TerpsFootball teammates Deonte Banks (98) and Jakorian Bennett (97) currently sit atop the NGS athleticism score rankings.Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/MYafLCNOzs. Altuve was different compared to everybody else. In other words, there's speed and then there's Myles Straw speed. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. 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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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. @NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. Previewing Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. @tomiwabawore: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/bbFHjvHvqY. 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. Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 5.1 46.5 AB 527 The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . . We're like brothers out there. Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else. CRAIG BIGGIO (Hall of Famer and former Astros second baseman): "First time I saw him, it was on Field 3 in Kissimmee, Florida. ET. Altuve's fly ball rate rose to 24.6 percent, too, after he hit them at a 21.8 percent during . ', "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. If a HS hitter has a leg kick or is looking to convert to one. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. 11:04 am ET, tied for the fifth-fastest at the combine ever, CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. Play shallow. What changed? John Ross - 4.22 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a WR. Altuve took it. This is the ultimate role player. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Here he is running the 40, with his dad, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, looking on. Thanks! Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. 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. Coming into 2014, Altuve added a simple leg kick. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. Banks came in second with an 11'4" broad jump, while Bennett was just behind him at 11'1". He hits everything. 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. Beyond the magazine. 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. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. Draft prospects are taking the field this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, with many participating in the 40-yard dash. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. How did some of todays star wideouts look in the 40-yard dash?:2023#NFLCombinebegins Thursday on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/QsJboRmjIq. On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. Best moments from D-Linemen at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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]. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Did we get that right? 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. Joey Porter Sr. watches his son Joey Porter Jr. run the 40. 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. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. ", 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. If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Again. Sign up for NBC Bay Areas Housing Deconstructed newsletter. 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. Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. 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. 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 . Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? This Video is protected by the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 107.107. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Despite being sick and losing weight over the last 48 hours, he insisted on working out on Thursday. I never really thought of myself as a base stealer or worked on it a lot until a few years ago, Straw tells PaperCity. His 2013 swing looked like it featured a toe tap as well, while the 2014 didn't. It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. 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. I said, 'Maya, I can't do it. Below are the heat maps for both years against all pitch types. This is a free article. Hes a long shot with wheels. Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN But the man seemingly born to run didnt grow up with any big base running dreams. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . And if you're teetering between getting a college offer, or making the league, the 40 yard dash can be the event that pushes you over the edge. He did all the stuff coaches hope to see when they teach this move. All rights reserved. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without gett. Everybody started to respect him. 36 overall prospect in this class. ", A.J. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. That is the fastest time recorded by a defensive tackle at the NFL combine since 2003. Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. In 2013 he hit . 40 prospect overall -- has similar measurables to fellow Pitt product and Rams superstar Aaron Donald, who ran 0.01 seconds slower than Kancey in the 40. might be gone. 3 behind Turner. One run delivered by a super speed Straw dash could be even more vital in a heavyweight battle with the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees in a potential American League Championship Series. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. Charlie Morton, Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh may not be around, either. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. HINCH (Astros manager, 2015-present): "The first time I met him, he talked about wanting to be better. Get PC Daily delivered directly to your inbox don't miss anything! Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern), 4.49 seconds, Yasir Abdullah (Louisville), 4.47 seconds. 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. For the record, Altuve is listed at 5-foot-6, a designation that even he admits is about one inch too generous. 2017 produced a record-setting WS Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. The foot touching down is the trigger. 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. 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. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. That is how fast the Astros secret postseason weapon is. 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]. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. 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. 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). It's infectious. TCU's Derius Davis is an intriguing wide receiver prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. And Gurriels racist taunt directed at Yu Darvish in that Fall Classic. Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. Going Yard: The Magical Swing of Giancarlo Stanton, Calico Jack (Suwinski) is Back for the Attack. It can be challenging to keep a mechanics-focused article engaging, but this one managed it easily. He was already coming off a batting title, he was coming off a hit-total title [in 2014], and yet his first thing to me was, 'How can I get better? Give them a chance to get on the field. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. Video unavailable Watch on. The guy's amazing.". See if he can hit it.' I think that is where the concept of "getting the front foot down early" comes from. I also mentioned that his pre-2104 stride would leave him vulnerable against pitches on the outer third of the plate. He ran the 60 yards and was the fastest guy in the group.