I just see him lifting his foot to start his stride, but the video may start after a toe tap. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. He does a lot of things in the batting cage that sometimes you would not want a lot of guys to do. Having the opportunity to play with a [future] Hall of Famer like Miguel Cabrera for a long time [in Detroit], the players that came over, it never failed, they would come over and after a couple -- two, three -- weeks, they would say, 'Man, I knew he was really good, but god, I didn't know he was that good.' Forever my American League MVP. He's hitting for more power and striking out less. I told him I would be in Venezuela the next day. And he doesn't care [about his height]. The guy's amazing.". ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . Just let him play, watch him swing the bat. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Hitting breaking balls is also tough with that striding pattern as most hitters bend at the torso as they launch the bat to try and match the break of the breaking balls. And the hard-hit rate, with the miles per hour off the bat, it's such a crazy stat, and he's up there with some of the big dogs, including [6-foot-7 Yankees slugger Aaron] Judge. Myles Straws speed forced some much more established Major League players off the Astros postseason roster. In the '90s the hot term was "swing down at the ball." Now, Straw comes into the Astros clubhouse every day and pulls up video clips of the pitchers he might have a chance to steal on, studying film like some mashup of Bill Belichick and Rickey Henderson. It's exciting to see the results at every position, especially seeing the biggest players on the . In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. 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. The improvement in his lower body helped his swing because his upper body was already near ideal. Astros embrace, enjoy their moment . Probably the second part of the season, everybody started to talk about Jose Altuve, and everybody started to say, 'This midget, he can hit.' If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. IF VELO 1/7/2012: SEASON STATISTICS (AUG 15TH - AUG 14TH) ANNUAL . Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. Void in ONT. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Georgia's Nolan Smith showed the NFL that he can leap up with the best of them, boasting a 41.5" vertical. Opening Reception: Ann Stautberg and Frank X. Tolbert, Ill Have What Shes Having Mobile Mammogram Day. 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. Correa proposes on field after WS win We hope it feels like a miserable three months. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. If the athlete can find just one-hundredth of a second, they break 4.70. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. And that says a lot. Eligibility restrictions apply. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. 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. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. 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.. Altuve was always able to drive the ball into the gaps for doubles. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. It's important to consider the age of the athlete, weight, and height when determining an average 40-yard dash time. 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. I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. Heres a full tracker of the fastest times for the 40-yard dash this year, plus a look back at some previous records: The 40-yard dash is exactly what it sounds like. How the Astros dominated Darvish But anyone who saw it, knows its more than that. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. I really appreciate your response. I would guess it depends on the hitters ability and the pitchers velocity. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. Odds to win 2018 World Series 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. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. I love him because he has the potential to be the model hitter for the current generation of kids. He's not Aaron Judge. Here's why. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Jose Altuve Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-6 , 166lb (168cm, 75kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info MVP 8x All-Star 2x World Series Gold Glove 6x Silver Slugger 3x Batting Title ALCS MVP 2x ML PoY 27 27 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN This is the ultimate role player. ET. What changed? He takes a lot of pride into hitting, even though he's real humble about it, which is great for me to see that in a guy that has won three batting championships. 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. When your peers know that you're great and then you exceed that expectation, I think that's the greatest compliment you can give. Jose Altuve grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, with a family that supported his love of baseball from an early age. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. As we talk in the Astros clubhouse after Game 2, Straw is struggling to sneak behind the media horde around reigning American League MVP Jose Altuveto grab the clothes out of his locker. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. Who will break the record next? Jumping out of the stadium. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. A leg lift in and of itself is not an instant fix for a hitter. It's incredible to hear him before an at-bat say, 'Hey, watch this, I'm going to flip it right over here,' and he does it. We track measurements and drill results for each defensive lineman at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 41.5" vertical Nolan Smith got hops. What changed? The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. Kurkjian celebrates the little guy in baseball, Altuve addresses Astros' buzzer conspiracy. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' Its time. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. . 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. 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. He hit 15 homers in 2015 and 24 in each of the past two seasons. Those swing thoughts make sense. 2 and No. While WRs, RBs and DBs typically have the fastest times, the 40-yard dash is considered an important Combine event for all positions. @TreTomlinson | @LT_21 | @TCUFootball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/cJEGuo0TG0. He did all the stuff coaches hope to see when they teach this move. But hell get the chance to run. And man, the next pitch was a fastball, and Altuve hit a bullet off the right leg or calf of the pitcher. Altuve took it. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. Straw is not complaining though. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. "It's fun to watch him on TV now," said Al Pedrique, the former big league infielder who was a special assistant to then-Astros general manager Tim Purpura in 2006, when the team signed Altuve out of Venezuela for $15,000. An easy way to see this is to watch how hitters who land too early tend to have their hips sliding behind them as they hit the ball. Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. He starts his stride plenty early. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 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. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson goes through NFL Network's Steve Mariucci's "Draw My Play" exam. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. Or will it just vary? And Bregman reading his apology from a piece of scrap paper with a smirk on his face last offseason when he finally faced the media about the scandal. Penn State Nittany Lions defensive back Joey Porter Jr. and his father former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Sr. discusses the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine with Kimmi Chex. In 1988, while at Florida State, he ran a 10.26-second 100-meter dash (32 ft/s) and at the NFL combine the following year he posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash. pic.twitter.com/7gYu0xi6wg. Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. Hell spend only a minimum amount of time playing in the outfield too. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. It was a back field, and it was like him and eight other guys. He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. This model has stuck over the years. No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. He elevated himself to one of the best hitters in the game with the help of a new and improved stride. But the man seemingly born to run didnt grow up with any big base running dreams. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. Dillon Brooks Blasts Draymond Green, Fuels Warriors-Grizzlies Rivalry, Jordan Poole's Third-Quarter Explosion Leads Warriors to Huge Win, Los Gatos Mom Accused of Hosting Alcohol-Fueled Teen Parties Attacked in Jail, Hospitalized, Pa. Woman Went Missing in 1992 and Declared Dead. 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. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to Baseball Prospectus. The greatest lineups ever? All rights reserved. Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. He came back the next day, and to make a long story short, I got to Venezuela, saw Altuve, and it got my attention the way he swung the bat, how he handled himself on the field, the energy. It's infectious. You don't currently have any notifications. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. Jose Altuve getting heckled during batting practice pic.twitter.com/72dHPnlRRF, Youre not allowed to curse in here but Altuve came out so pic.twitter.com/3j5xE40IKd. McDonald, who is CBS Sports' 11th-ranked edge rushing prospect, had an 11-foot broad jump -- which ranked second among all defensive linemen and linebackers. Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without getting permission from the copyright owner. We're like brothers out there. At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. That is how good Straws jump is. So, one day, I made a decision. 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. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. This Video is protected by the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 107.107. According to Statcast, Altuve ran at 29.9 feet per second, reaching first base in just 3.33 seconds overall, which is apparently that's the fastest home-to-first time since 2015 when Statcast began collecting data. Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. Here he is running the 40, with his dad, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, looking on. Comparing uncle and nephew. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Its unbelievable to be in this atmosphere, to get a chance to do something in these games, to just be a little part of this team, he says. No prospect at this time : 1. They are able to start whenever they want, as the electronic timing method tracks them from start to finish. 40 prospect overall -- has similar measurables to fellow Pitt product and Rams superstar Aaron Donald, who ran 0.01 seconds slower than Kancey in the 40. And Gurriels racist taunt directed at Yu Darvish in that Fall Classic. When you were at recess, being the fastest kid in school was a distinct honor. He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. (Photo by F. Carter Smith.). Fastest 40-time for a RB at the NFL Combine. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros hugs Jose Altuve after hitting a three run walk off home run in the ninth inning to beat the New York Yankees . Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. He also officially ran a blazing 4.30-second 40-yard dash, which is faster than both DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs when they were coming out. 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. DALLAS KEUCHEL (Astros pitcher, 2012-present): "When I first signed, I got a glimpse of him in short-season A-ball for a month [in Troy, New York]. Today, we look back at No. . This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. This fresh-faced, 23-year-old is the pinch runner extraordinaire, the unbelievable luxury that the Astros ultra-deep roster gives them. By contrast, if the foot is already down, the trigger is a point in the flight of the ball: Once the ball crosses a certain point you launch the swing. Enjoy your three-day stay in New York, Altuve. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? To watch him grow and mature -- I've seen him become a father for the first time, I've seen him speak out in meetings for the first time and be a leader vocally. Odds and lines subject to change. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. When you've had as much success as Jose's had over the last four or five years, he's pretty darned good at it. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer explains how he's approaching his upcoming free agency. ), The Houston Astros' work on the base paths has been an underrated aspect of their 2-0 series lead. 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. I just want to get a chance.' Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. L.A. did everything right until Game 7 / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. This is well known. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. Even in the 2014 version of Jose he does not start his path to the ball until his front foot is down. Hes a long shot with wheels. Scouts and coaches all over the U.S. put a huge amount of weight into the 40 yard dash. Everybody started to respect him. It's October. Joey Porter Jr. did not compete in on-field drills, but he did the jumps and the 40-yard dash after posting some great measurements for one of the top cornerbacks in the class. I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. Fuller, a Texans first-round selection in 2016, recorded a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, enough for seventh fastest official mark among active NFL players. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. None of these games feel comfortable, Hinch says. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. Its what Myles Straw does. I didn't know who he was, but he was in the back and he'd talk constantly in Spanish. @tomiwabawore: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/bbFHjvHvqY. It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. Flash forward a year and hes mashing those same pitches at a .424 clip. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. His career average is 40 percent. Suddenly Albert Pujols became the way to hit. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. It was low. All Rights Reserved. It's already happening. For the record, Altuve is listed at 5-foot-6, a designation that even he admits is about one inch too generous. The New York Yankees have a big opportunity to make the Houston Astros look like chumps in the national spotlight. Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take the field on Saturday and running backs and offensive linemen will close it out on Sunday. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. "I don't think he really knows what he's doing up there half the time. Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. Subscriptions support ongoing public baseball research and analysis in an increasingly proprietary environment. That would beat many of even the NFLs elite receivers. That would beat many of even the NFL's elite receivers. But this teams DNA is contaminated with guys like Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman all of whom have been insufferable characters ever since the Astros won the World Series in 2017. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. He understands who he is. Oh, and it's also faster than Giants running back Saquon Barkley (4.40). "I remember a team that we were playing -- I think it was against the Mets -- the first pitch was a breaking ball to Altuve. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. The steal does not end up meaning anything in the game, but it could mean everything in the future as Hinchs team faces closer October battles and tougher opponents. John Ross - 4.22 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a WR. As Jose Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season, 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. ", JEFF LUHNOW (Astros general manager, 2011-present): "The first time I saw him and the first time he wowed me, it was both the same time. Our favorite two segments to analyze are 0-20 and 10-40, and the formula for success is simple: 2.70 seconds from 0-20 yards and 3.00 seconds from 10-40 yards. Its somewhere around there. One of my trips down to Venezuela, the scout [the Astros' Pablo Torrealba] -- I knew him for a long time -- he told me he had a kid that, he was small but don't go by his size. In 2014 he hit .331 and .563 against those same pitches. One run delivered by a super speed Straw dash could be even more vital in a heavyweight battle with the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees in a potential American League Championship Series. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. He's just six hits shy of getting to No. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. 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.". He is able to keep his back heel down until it is forced up. 1996-2023 DIY Baseball LLC All Rights Reserved. General manager Jeff Luhnow, slimy assistant GM Brandon Taubman, manager AJ Hinch, and bench coach Alex Cora are no longer running the show, but it doesnt matter. Previewing Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Smith's unofficial time was clocked at 4.44, before officials checked the tape and . We had a scout named Johan Maya. By Adam Weinrib. She Was Just Found in Puerto Rico, Another Bay Area Storm This Weekend: Rain and Snow Forecast, Jakorian Bennett (Maryland), 4.30 seconds, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State), 4.35 seconds. ), When the Cleveland Indians have bobbled the ball in the outfield, the Astros have made them pay. Bregman delivers on HR ask: 'Hit one for Uvalde', Aces out: Verlander, Cole among Ps out for ASG, Altuve, Rodon, Arenado out of MLB All-Star Game. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees supporters given his ridiculous success against the Bombers in the 2017 and 2019 ALCS. section: | slug: nfl-combine-2023-results-tracker-highlights-historic-40-yard-dash-teammates-dominate-more-big-performances | sport: football | route: article_single.us | OMAR LOPEZ (Astros Venezuelan Summer League manager in 2007): "We had a lot of players with one year of service, two years of service that had to play ahead of Altuve. Wow. Donald possessed a 98 athleticism score to Kancey's 94, according to Next Gen Stats. 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk, Rojas to withdraw from WBC, stay with Dodgers, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.