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My Take
At 168 cm, Jose Altuve is proof that baseball is not only a giant's game. The Venezuelan second baseman swept the 2017 MVP, Hank Aaron Award and Sportsperson of the Year honors, and he has stayed loyal to Houston as its longest-tenured player. What I love is how he turns a supposed disadvantage into an identity: bat control, instincts and relentless effort over raw size. For every kid told they are too small to compete, Altuve is a living counterargument. I find his blend of humility and ferocity genuinely inspiring, and he plays with obvious joy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Altuve
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・アルトゥーベ
- Reading
- ほせ・あるとぅーべ
- Born
- May 6, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
- 2017 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
- 2017 Associated Press Athlete of the Year
- 2014 Silver Slugger Award
- 2015 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 2017 Hank Aaron Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was José Altuve born?
Born May 6, 1990 (age 36).
Where is José Altuve from?
José Altuve is from Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela.
What does José Altuve do?
José Altuve works as baseball player.
How tall is José Altuve?
José Altuve is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.