Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will be making yet another All-Star appearance this season. The elite infielder has already made the trip seven times throughout the course of his 12-year career, making this one his eighth.Altuve is on track to put together an even better season this year. The Astros star batted .278 with 31 home runs in 2021. In less than half the plate appearances so far this season, Altuve is already more than halfway through outpacing his 31 home runs last season. He has 17 so far and is batting .280.Houston Astros@astrosALTUVE IS HEADED BACK TO THE ALL-STAR GAME!5126719ALTUVE IS HEADED BACK TO THE ALL-STAR GAME! https://t.co/kKF2h3CbGHHowever, Altuve isn't all that popular with non-Astros fans. Ever since his team was caught in a sign-stealing scandal after the 2018 season, he has been the subject of fan derision on Twitter and other social media platforms.Cujo💬@cujoknows@astros His buzzer also attending?16@astros His buzzer also attending?The Houston Astros have been a completely different team ever since their cheating scandal rocked the MLB. They've replaced their old stars with new ones, such as Yordan Alvarez and rookie Jeremy Pena. Altuve has been the rock that the Astros have continued building their team around.At the time of the scandal, the Houston Astros were specifically accused of banging on trash cans to alert their hitters as to what pitch was coming next.MLB@MLBWatcher1986Don’t forget to pack the wires and trash can Mr. Atwitter.com/astros/status/…Houston Astros@astrosALTUVE IS HEADED BACK TO THE ALL-STAR GAME!5135720ALTUVE IS HEADED BACK TO THE ALL-STAR GAME! https://t.co/kKF2h3CbGHDon’t forget to pack the wires and trash can Mr. Atwitter.com/astros/status/…Twitter continued ripping into Altuve for his All-Star selection. MLB Twitter rips into Jose Altuve for his All-Star selectionHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is batting .280 this season with six stolen basesAt 32 years old, Jose Altuve is a grizzled veteran with over a decade of experience in the MLB.Chris Thomas@ZeroDevil5@astros Mom says it’s my turn to bang the trash can 41@astros Mom says it’s my turn to bang the trash can 😂 https://t.co/Bb4bs8fXrGDespite Altuve's good statistics this season, many Astros fans would've preferred to see Yordan Alvarez represent their team.Adrian_the_kid@Adrianthekid22@astros and yordan?40@astros and yordan?😔Alvarez is putting up MVP numbers this season. He's batting .312 with 26 home runs.Daniel@ItsDanielTime@astros Alvarez isn’t L1@astros Alvarez isn’t 😂 LAs a career .306 average hitter, Altuve doesn't have to worry about his legacy being completely tainted by the sign-stealing scandal. It's only been partially marred.Astros R Cheaters@briiianbear@astros I will make sure he remembers cheating6@astros I will make sure he remembers cheatingIn response to all the negativity against the Astros, their fans started clapping back a bit, specifically against Los Angeles Dodgers fans.Its that time again 🚂⚾️💥🍍👑🚀🌶@LaurieC_64@astros Since there are so many Dodgers fans trolling this post. Let me take a moment to thank you 18@astros Since there are so many Dodgers fans trolling this post. Let me take a moment to thank you 😉 https://t.co/1UAfz8ApLdAltuve has compiled a 2.7 wins above replacement total this season, bringing his career total up to an insane 44.1.chanois@elchanois@astros In Dodger stadium, his second house451@astros In Dodger stadium, his second houseWith eight All-Star appearances, Altuve will almost certainly be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee one day.Cravey@PseudoAdult@astros Next step to a HOF induction.4@astros Next step to a HOF induction.The All-Star Game will take place on July 19 at Dodger Stadium.