Jose Carlos Altuve is a Venezuelan professional second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is one of the shortest active MLB players, at 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m), packing a severe punch in his hits, and is considered among the famous players with a considerable fan base.
Jose was born on May 6, 1990, and is a native of Venezuela. He was signed as an amateur free agent in 2007 by the Astros. In 2011 he made his MLB debut and has flourished since then, winning the World Series Championship twice in (2017, 2022), the AL MVP award once in (2017), the AL Hank Aaron Award once (2017), the American League batting title thrice in (2014, 2016, 2017) and has also been selected for the All-Star team eight times, along with winning the Silver Slugger Award six times.
Who are Jose Altuve’s parents?
Jose Altuve's parents are Carlos Altuve Sr. and Lastenia Linares. They are natives of Maracay, Venezuela, and have supported his baseball passion since childhood.
Jose Altuve’s Father
Carlos Altuve Sr. is the father and mentor to Jose Altuve, teaching him the basics of baseball in the backyard of his house. Jose’s father is a retired engineer who enjoys being a big fan of his son’s game.
Jose Altuve’s Mother
Lastenia Linares is the mother of Jose Altuve. She prefers to stay out of the limelight but has silently supported her son's career, often attending baseball matches.
Jose Altuve’s Siblings
Carlos Altuve Jr. is the younger brother of Jose Altuve. Carlos is very supportive of his elder brother and often attends baseball matches. He was an ex-trainer at Mariner’s Academy and now earns his living as a sports coach.
FAQs
A. Jose Altuve is currently 33 years old.
A. Jose Altuve’s career batting average is .264.
A. Jose Altuve has made 198 home runs so far.
A. Jose Altuve has stolen 284 bases so far.
A. Jose Altuve is fast, with an average speed of 28.4 feet per second.
