I just see him lifting his foot to start his stride, but the video may start after a toe tap. He looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". They dont care. Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. We didn't just have the nephew of an NFL great working out at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night; we had the son of one, too. And then the rest was history because Altuve took a place, got in the lineup, got in the field, and I think he played for five days in a row and got one day off a week. ET. Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees' supporters . Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. In 2013, he hit .285 and .260 against sliders and curveballs respectively. You can go back as recently as the three homers, two of 'em off [Chris] Sale [in Game 1 of the division series against the Boston Red Sox]. ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. He's a unique hitter. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . Beyond the magazine. HINCH (Astros manager, 2015-present): "The first time I met him, he talked about wanting to be better. 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. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | It was low. 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. 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. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. They pulled him out of the game. 41.5" vertical Nolan Smith got hops. When you've got a guy like that who's willing to work every minute of the day, it makes my job easier knowing that people around me want to play this game, as well as just as much as I do. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. Donald possessed a 98 athleticism score to Kancey's 94, according to Next Gen Stats. And then getting an opportunity to watch him play in spring training games, I mean, he may be 5-foot-6, but he played like he's 6-foot-6. In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. ), When the Cleveland Indians have bobbled the ball in the outfield, the Astros have made them pay. 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.. Indeed, as Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season by leading the Astros into the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, everyone seems to have a short story that reads more like a tall tale of the first time the All-Star second baseman wowed them. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. "My flight got canceled, so I had to stay another night in the Dominican [Republic]. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. You don't currently have any notifications. In other words, there's speed and then there's Myles Straw speed. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair useNotwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. Theres a ton to love. 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. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. He's a .340 hitter now. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Straw is not complaining though. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. 1 pick, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. AL PEDRIQUE: "In all the years I've been involved with the game, Altuve was a special situation. 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. pic.twitter.com/7gYu0xi6wg. Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. The real aid of a proper leg lift is what occurs inside a swing when the lift is properly executed. 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. The Houston Astros are in the Bronx and will do battle with the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2019 ALCS. 2017 produced a record-setting WS Make sure you hit line drives, hard ground balls.' Whether you have long arms, short arms, as long as those hands are quick to the ball -- whether it's inside or outside, up or down -- you've got a good chance to putting good contact on the ball. A leg lift . What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Hes the little guy who fights. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Myles Straw's head-turning speed is a real weapon for the Houston Astros. Altuve was always able to drive the ball into the gaps for doubles. Hinchs new favorite toy. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? 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. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. Watch how his body moves after his foot touches down in 2013 versus 2014. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' 2 and No. All Rights Reserved. This fresh-faced, 23-year-old is the pinch runner extraordinaire, the unbelievable luxury that the Astros ultra-deep roster gives them. I know Im here for one reason and Ive got to make the most of it.. It's incredible. That's it. All rights reserved. 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. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. And he doesn't care [about his height]. This is still taught, unfortunately, but it has been usurped by the term "get the foot down early." 40 prospect overall, 2023 NFL mock draft: Four QBs in top seven after trades, NFL combine QB measurements: Bryce Young's size, more, Top QB in draft says he doesn't want to play for 1 team, Bryce Young measures similar to former No. He's not Aaron Judge. The torso does need to bend but it should be done before contact, not during. Here's everything you need to know about Houston's win over L.A. Astros win first World Series title See if he can hit it.' Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. 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. Eligibility restrictions apply. In 2014 he hit .331 and .563 against those same pitches. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? 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). Hes also improved the timing of his swing. Schedule | Complete coverage . Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Or will it just vary? John Ross - 4.22 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a WR. Please play responsibly. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' Gambling Problem? On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. Tony Gwynn was another guy that was very similar in that way. Even though only a little over 10,000 fans will be allowed at Yankee Stadium due to New Yorks COVID restrictions, you can bet every single one of them will bring it. GM: Altuve, Bregman should be Astros 'for life', Astros halt Phils as 'awesome' Altuve hits stride, 2022 World Series: Astros or Phillies? Despite being 6-foot-2 and 282-pounds, Adebawore worked out with the edge rusher group and put on a show. Pitchers arm swing? @NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. It was a back field, and it was like him and eight other guys. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. The greatest lineups ever? The game is too dangerous: Perfect Game scouts assign a PG grade to all players that are evaluated at a PG Showcase. @PennStateFball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/RpeCskAR6Z. ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. 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. Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. Keep the back heel down longer. 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. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include(1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;(2) the nature of the copyrighted work;(3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and(4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. This guy doesn't have enough power.' Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. What is the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL combine? The two-time All-Big Ten selection isCBS Sports' No. Thoughts? By Adam Weinrib. Hinch inserted Hinch as a pinch runner in each of the Astros first two playoff games and Straws already delivering. Then there's the power. 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. But he hit 15 homers in the minors in 2011, a precursor to what he has done over the past three seasons in the big leagues. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. A Surprising Closure on Oak Lawn, Texas Monthly Highlights New Dallas Spots, and Coffee Comes to a Forme A Vancouver-Based Restaurant Comes to NorthPark, and Two Local Markets Debut This Spring. It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. 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. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. That would beat many of even the NFLs elite receivers. Here's why. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. 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.' So, one day, I made a decision. Today, we look back at No. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. 36 overall prospect in this class. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Dallas Cowboys plan to place franchise tag on Cowboys running back Tony Pollard if no long-term deal is reached. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 5.1 46.5 AB 527 He's just six hits shy of getting to No. 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.". Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? He does a lot of things in the batting cage that sometimes you would not want a lot of guys to do. Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without gett. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). The guy's amazing.". ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. He elevated himself to one of the best hitters in the game with the help of a new and improved stride. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He does spend a lot of time in the video room watching pitchers, working on his swing. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. In fact, Griffey even had a tee designed to teach this bat path. Time of game: 3:03. His hips stop moving forward after his front foot lands. The 40 yard dash time for a fifteen-year-old boy should be between 5.4.6 seconds. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. It's infectious. 6: Jose Altuve's memorable dash around the bases to score the winning run in Game 2 of the 2017 American League championship series. Altuve took it. 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