Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. Schedule | Complete coverage . 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. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? They are able to start whenever they want, as the electronic timing method tracks them from start to finish. 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. 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. Inside Two Buzzy New Openings in Frisco and the Shuttering of a Henderson Avenue Staple. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. He elevated himself to one of the best hitters in the game with the help of a new and improved stride. No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. And Gurriels racist taunt directed at Yu Darvish in that Fall Classic. Hes his own unit of measurement. 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. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. Don't turn anybody down. Wow. Jumping out of the stadium. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. I never really thought of myself as a base stealer or worked on it a lot until a few years ago, Straw tells PaperCity. Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. His hips stop moving forward after his front foot lands. See if he can hit it.' ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. It was in the [rookie-level] Appalachian League [in 2009]. He has all the ingredients kids would want to model their swing after. Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. Its time. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? 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. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. 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. We discuss Florida QB Anthony Richardsons results from the 2023 NFL Combine. I love him because he has the potential to be the model hitter for the current generation of kids. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson . Oh, and it's also faster than Giants running back Saquon Barkley (4.40). might be gone. "My flight got canceled, so I had to stay another night in the Dominican [Republic]. And man, the next pitch was a fastball, and Altuve hit a bullet off the right leg or calf of the pitcher. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. It's already happening. 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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. Did we get that right? 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. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. 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). Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Flash forward a year and hes mashing those same pitches at a .424 clip. Justin Verlander might be injured. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. His career average is 40 percent. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Odds and lines subject to change. . Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. 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. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: . It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. Smith, who has drawn comparisons to Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick, is CBS Sports' sixth-ranked edge rusher and the No. This model has stuck over the years. I just want to get a chance.' 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.' Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown 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. That's insane, and also awesome. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. 36 overall prospect in this class. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. This Video is protected by the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 107.107. Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. Altuve was different compared to everybody else. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. This is the ultimate role player. Void in ONT. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. Adebawore is currently CBS Sports' 89th-ranked prospect, but he could be moving up the board with the performance he just rolled out. Despite being sick and losing weight over the last 48 hours, he insisted on working out on Thursday. "The Astros back then, they looked for big players, physically strong and tall. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. Dont tell Yankees fans that this isnt the same cheating Astros squad from 2017. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. Myles Straws speed forced some much more established Major League players off the Astros postseason roster. How the Astros dominated Darvish Please play responsibly. 284 against strikes on the outer third. Smith's unofficial time was clocked at 4.44, before officials checked the tape and . 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. section: | slug: nfl-combine-2023-results-tracker-highlights-historic-40-yard-dash-teammates-dominate-more-big-performances | sport: football | route: article_single.us | This is well known. 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. 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. Its somewhere around there. He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. Altuve took it. The guy's in the cage every day. His new leg lift has given him an easier way to time the baseball. @PennStateFball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/RpeCskAR6Z. He hits everything. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. We track measurements and drill results for each defensive lineman at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. A leg lift . Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN What is the 40-yard dash? (Photo by F. Carter Smith.). 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. 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. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. But hell get the chance to run. He can do it all. This guy doesn't have enough power.' Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with two home runs and a walk in a What changed? 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? 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? Best moments from D-Linemen at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Theres a ton to love. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. That's the way I handled the situation with Altuve. Is that correct? EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. Nice article. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 1: John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017 No. He's hitting for more power and striking out less. It's exciting to see the results at every position, especially seeing the biggest players on the . "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. release point? 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. Forever my American League MVP. Thats all fine and dandy. Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. It was a . When you were at recess, being the fastest kid in school was a distinct honor. Jose Altuve grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, with a family that supported his love of baseball from an early age. Hes the scrappy leader on an up-and-coming team. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take the field on Saturday and running backs and offensive linemen will close it out on Sunday. 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. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. Opening Reception: Ann Stautberg and Frank X. Tolbert, Ill Have What Shes Having Mobile Mammogram Day. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. It can be challenging to keep a mechanics-focused article engaging, but this one managed it easily. It was a back field, and it was like him and eight other guys. UPDATE: Its been quite a day for EDGE rushers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by Georgias Nolan Smith going off in his drills. . The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . You never know.' 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. 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 . In fact, Griffey even had a tee designed to teach this bat path. Give them a chance to get on the field. Not every day.' The 40 yard dash time for a fifteen-year-old boy should be between 5.4.6 seconds. . Typically when does the hitter start his swing? The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. Sign up for NBC Bay Areas Housing Deconstructed newsletter. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com But he's just an incredible talent.". He kept saying, 'Are you sure? Watch how his body moves after his foot touches down in 2013 versus 2014. While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. I said, 'Maya, I can't do it. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. The game is too dangerous: Perfect Game scouts assign a PG grade to all players that are evaluated at a PG Showcase. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. I really appreciate your response. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. 3 behind Turner. Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' Edge rushers are built different these days. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. Here's everything you need to know about Houston's win over L.A. Astros win first World Series title TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . Its what Myles Straw does. 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. And he doesn't care [about his height]. Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. 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. Hitters never want to be in this position because its hard to fire the lower body and even harder to balance. 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. Subscriptions support ongoing public baseball research and analysis in an increasingly proprietary environment. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. We called him 'enano' in Spanish -- 'the midget.' Georgia's Nolan Smith showed the NFL that he can leap up with the best of them, boasting a 41.5" vertical. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. He understands who he is. Hes also improved the timing of his swing. 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. The average time for this drill is 7.23 seconds, and if anyone logs under seven seconds, they are known to shoot up draft boards. This will be their chance to strut their stuff in front of NFL executives and coaches to try and raise their draft stock for the 2023 NFL Draft in April. Beyond the magazine. Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. Just let him play, watch him swing the bat. Honestly, I don't think he'd hit puberty yet. ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. TCU's Derius Davis is an intriguing wide receiver prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. He loves studying hitting. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. Bucks on Saturday, F1 starting grid: Max Verstappen claims pole position for 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Games on March 4 that will determine whos in and out, Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies fight time, live stream, more for junior welterweight bout, How to stream Avatar: The Way of Water before the 2023 Oscars. 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.". Predictions, inside intel and odds, From a scorching DH to a solid utility man, ranking all 52 players in the Fall Classic, A wild Division Series weekend showed off the best of October baseball, Astros' Altuve makes sensational jump-throw for an out in Game 2 of ALDS. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! John Ross - 4.22 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a WR. George Springer and Josh Reddick (ha!) ), The Houston Astros' work on the base paths has been an underrated aspect of their 2-0 series lead. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. 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. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. 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. When your peers know that you're great and then you exceed that expectation, I think that's the greatest compliment you can give. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: Kalon Barnes (Baylor CB . I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' ET. Thoughts? Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? This will be their chance to strut their stuff in front of NFL executives and coaches to try and raise their draft stock for the 2023 NFL Draft in April.. 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. Going Yard: The Magical Swing of Giancarlo Stanton, Calico Jack (Suwinski) is Back for the Attack. And that says a lot. 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. He stays within his capabilities, and that's the hardest thing to do for any big leaguer -- understanding what you can do and can't do. 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. Hinchs new favorite toy. Straw is not complaining though. Or will it just vary? 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. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? Scouts and coaches all over the U.S. put a huge amount of weight into the 40 yard dash. He's a .340 hitter now. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. 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. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. Time of game: 3:03. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. No prospect at this time : 1. 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.' Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. 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. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. So, one day, I made a decision. In 2013, he hit .285 and .260 against sliders and curveballs respectively. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Who will break the record next? Everything fires when it should. Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42" vert, while Bennett was tied for fourth with a 40.50". Everybody started to respect him. Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. 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]. Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV came down with a fever close to 104 degrees on Tuesday evening, according to NFL Media. By comparison, the immortal Mike Trout clocked a 6.30 60-yard time. Fastest 40-time for a RB at the NFL Combine. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. Its about studying the pitchers and getting used to the kind of pitches they throw. Altuve starts his when the picture turns over his throwing arm. If a HS hitter has a leg kick or is looking to convert to one. Prevents them from lunging even with a decent stride. Nearly everybody can relate to Jose Atluve. As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. In 2013 his timing has to be perfect: He has to precisely time his front hip moving forward with the rotation of his upper body. What changed? Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. I had no idea what he was saying. We're like brothers out there. 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. Thats not specifically why I love him. Hes a .340 hitter now. Jose Altuve, HOU vs. TEX ($4,000): Altuve will be at home, where he has a .384 wOBA. He did all the stuff coaches hope to see when they teach this move. Correa proposes on field after WS win (Photo by F. Carter Smith. His new leg lift erases the problems from his prior stride. The guy's amazing.". We had a scout named Johan Maya. If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to Baseball Prospectus. His 2013 swing looked like it featured a toe tap as well, while the 2014 didn't. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Play shallow. I'd like to second this sentiment. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine.