It would be no exaggeration to say that ever since signing as an international free agent in March of 2007, Jose Altuve has been worth his weight in gold for the Houston Astros.

Altuve homers, Astros shut out Cubs 2-0 to clinch weekend series Valdez, Abreu, Hader hold Cubs scoreless. Michael Horton, Digital Content Producer.

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Passing Bagwell on the all-time hits list is just the latest in what is a very long list of accomplishments for Altuve during his Astros career. For more Astros news, head over to Astros On SI.

Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Altuve entered Sunday hitting .259 with four home runs, 14 RBI, and a .682 OPS through 159 plate appearances.

Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) reacts after hitting his second home run of the game, a two-run home run in the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Cam Smith grounds out to third for the second out. Jose Altuve grounds out to third to end the top half of the inning. Jose Herrera grounds out to third.