Yordan Alvarez vs Jose Altuve
Yordan Alvarez vs Jose Altuve: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve?
Alvarez has had some notable performances against Altuve, including a home run in 2019. The two are considered two of the top hitters in the game.
Yordan Alvarez
Key numbers
- Batting average.298
- Home runs190
- Runs batted in532
- Slugging percentage.529
- On-base percentage.362
Top honours
- American League Rookie of the Year2019
- American League Rookie of the MonthJune and July 2019
- All-StarThree-time All-Star
- Home runs in first five career gamesFour
- Fastest player to 16 RBIs in first 12 gamesAstros franchise record
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Jose Altuve
Key numbers
- Batting Average.302
- Hitsover 2,400
- Home Runs259
- Runs Batted In901
- Stolen Basesover 300
Top honours
- AL Most Valuable Player2017
- World Series Champion2017, 2022
- Hank Aaron Award2017
- Silver Slugger Awards7, tied for most by a second baseman
- Gold Glove Award1