In October, history was made once again in the world of baseball, and it was thanks to the incredible performance of Venezuelan sensation José Altuve.
Altuve, who plays as a second baseman for the Houston Astros, played a pivotal role in this remarkable achievement during a high-stakes postseason showdown against Max Scherzer.
In the third inning of the game, Altuve stepped up to the plate and launched a home run, marking the 25th of his career in postseason play.
This incredible feat placed Altuve in an exclusive group, with only Manny Ramírez being the other player in MLB history to reach such a remarkable milestone.
Altuve’s power surge in the postseason has been nothing short of spectacular and has played a significant role in the Astros’ journey through the playoffs.
His 25 home runs stand as a testament to his ability to shine when the stakes are at their highest.
Whether it’s a clutch moment or a crucial at-bat, Altuve has proven time and again that he is synonymous with excellence in October.
Not only has Altuve reached the milestone of 25 career postseason home runs, but he has also left his mark on the League Championship Series (LCS) games.
Altuve has smashed an impressive 10 home runs in LCS games, putting him in elite company.
He is now tied with Kyle Schwarber and Albert Pujols as the players with the second-highest number of LCS home runs in MLB history, with only Manny Ramírez ahead of them.
Jose Altuve is the 2nd player in MLB history to hit 25 career postseason home runs, joining Manny Ramírez.
Altuve has hit 10 HR in the LCS, tied with Kyle Schwarber and Albert Pujols for the 2nd-most all-time, trailing only Ramírez. pic.twitter.com/NQY5dD0om0
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 19, 2023
