(Photo by F. Carter Smith. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. But every time we'd go to the park, there was this smile that was on his face. Astros embrace, enjoy their moment Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. @SmithNoland2 @GeorgiaFootball: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/Qb8NqQ0mZN. But the man seemingly born to run didnt grow up with any big base running dreams. 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. The difference between the two is that a leg lift gives the hitter an internal trigger and the foot-down-early method is based on an external trigger. Gambling Problem? 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. He does a lot of things in the batting cage that sometimes you would not want a lot of guys to do. When: Oct. 14, 2017 What: Game 2, ALCS "You're a cheater!" the crowd heckled. Tony Gwynn was another guy that was very similar in that way. I really appreciate your response. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. This model has stuck over the years. 1 pick, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts. Hes the little guy who fights. Defensive linemen need to show off their strength in the bench press but also have a chance to demonstrate the power they can generate at the line's interior. The Northwestern product had a 4.54 40-yard dash, a 1.61 10-yard split, a 37.50' vertical, and a 10'5" on the broad jump. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. The Astros signed Altuve as an amateur free agent in 2007, and he made his major league debut in 2011. He'd put the bat on the ball and hit the ball where he wanted to consistently. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. That would beat many of even the NFLs elite receivers. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. JUSTIN VERLANDER (Astros pitcher since being acquired in an Aug. 31 trade): "The one thing I noticed that I didn't notice with him [before] was actually how good he is, if that makes sense. The nephew of Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson finished tied for eighth among cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash with a 4.41, tied for sixth in the vertical with a 39" and tied for sixth in the broad jump with a 11'0". Just let him play, watch him swing the bat. And Gurriels racist taunt directed at Yu Darvish in that Fall Classic. 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. Thats all fine and dandy. Bucks on Saturday, F1 starting grid: Max Verstappen claims pole position for 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Games on March 4 that will determine whos in and out, Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies fight time, live stream, more for junior welterweight bout, How to stream Avatar: The Way of Water before the 2023 Oscars. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. With Myles Straw tormenting the Oakland As to the tune of three steals, using his speed to push the Houston Astros to 20 games over .500, we look back on this long shots incredible journey which first gained notice in last Octobers playoffs. So, one day, I made a decision. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? 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.' It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". And man, the next pitch was a fastball, and Altuve hit a bullet off the right leg or calf of the pitcher. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. Most hitters would rather have a trigger they control vs one where the pitcher is in charge. And he doesn't care [about his height]. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. As a hitting instructor I have a lot of youth ball players come to me that try and stride and swing at the same time because they feel it generates power. Watch how his body moves after his foot touches down in 2013 versus 2014. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Time of game: 3:03. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. 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]. 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Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. 2 and No. 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. Straws 6.25 60-yard dash time makes him a freak on the basepaths, the type of statistical outlier that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow loves. Way-too-early 2018 power rankings Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: Kalon Barnes (Baylor CB . They pulled him out of the game. Play shallow. . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. He can do it all. In 2013 his timing has to be perfect: He has to precisely time his front hip moving forward with the rotation of his upper body. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. Those swing thoughts make sense. Blink and you will miss Altuve's hands and wrists zooming through the hitting zone. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. Scouts who are trained to never judge a player specifically by stature and size found it difficult to get beyond their initial impression when he took the field. Hopefully, [Astros owner] Jim [Crane] can sign him for 10 more years to this team so I can play with him for a long time. With a leg lift, a hitter simply launches the swing when his foot touches down. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. Everything fires when it should. Smith ran an incredible 4.39 40, 1.52 10 yard splits, and a massive 41.5 vertical. Below are the heat maps for both years against all pitch types. Scouts and coaches all over the U.S. put a huge amount of weight into the 40 yard dash. 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. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. I mentioned that Altuve's pre-2014 swing should be weak against breaking balls. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He hits everything. His hips stop moving forward after his front foot lands. His new leg lift has given him an easier way to time the baseball. Hes also improved the timing of his swing. Previewing Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. It's incredible. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. And it all starts with Domingo German vs. Zack Greinke on Tuesday night. Chris Johnson - 4.24 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a RB. Straw is not complaining though. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. Today, we look back at No. They dont care. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. Hes the scrappy leader on an up-and-coming team. Everybody started to respect him. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Coming into 2014, Altuve added a simple leg kick. Altuve took it. ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. ", CARLOS BELTRAN (Astros designated hitter, 2017): "Honestly, I've never seen anything like him. The 40 yard dash time for a fifteen-year-old boy should be between 5.4.6 seconds. ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. Last year, Altuve put himself in a very bad position to hit anything on the outer third, especially if it had break. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson goes through NFL Network's Steve Mariucci's "Draw My Play" exam. Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. The real aid of a proper leg lift is what occurs inside a swing when the lift is properly executed. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. The guy's in the cage every day. 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. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. 11:04 am ET, tied for the fifth-fastest at the combine ever, CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. 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. . That's it. 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. ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. This is why I love Altuve. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. Nice article. Draft prospects are taking the field this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, with many participating in the 40-yard dash. All rights reserved. In fact, Griffey even had a tee designed to teach this bat path. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. . Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. section: | slug: nfl-combine-2023-results-tracker-highlights-historic-40-yard-dash-teammates-dominate-more-big-performances | sport: football | route: article_single.us | He loves studying hitting. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. You don't currently have any notifications. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . Beyond the magazine. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. 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. 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. 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. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson . The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. For the record, Altuve is listed at 5-foot-6, a designation that even he admits is about one inch too generous. We hope it feels like a miserable three months. Keep the back heel down longer. Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. They came in at No. 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. I just see him lifting his foot to start his stride, but the video may start after a toe tap. SAN FRANCISCO -- As Jose Altuve dug into the plate in the sixth inning with the bases loaded, he was greeted with a familiar chant that often accompanies him away from home. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. 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No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. I had no idea what he was saying. He does spend a lot of time in the video room watching pitchers, working on his swing. Not every day.' One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. Then there's the power. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. 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.. It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. We were talking baserunning. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. In the '90s the hot term was "swing down at the ball." release point? It was a . When your peers know that you're great and then you exceed that expectation, I think that's the greatest compliment you can give. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He also did some work with the ball in his hands during drills at the combine. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. 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]. But hell get the chance to run. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Justin Verlander might be injured. Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with two home runs and a walk in a Throw him a fastball. The rookie finds himself in the locker right between Altuve and star shortstop Carlos Correa, which is sort of like being a minnow in a sea of whales. We watch boxing fights together on Saturdays, UFC fights. Jose Altuve grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, with a family that supported his love of baseball from an early age. Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. The stadium's left side would yell those three words, then the right side would follow suit. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com But he's done everything that he needs to do. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Donald possessed a 98 athleticism score to Kancey's 94, according to Next Gen Stats.