Jose Altuve Coaster

Description

Jose Altuve: The Little Big Man of Baseball

Jose Altuve is a second baseman for the Houston Astros, known for his impressive hitting and lightning-fast speed on the basepaths. Here are some fun facts and career highlights about this dynamic player:

Fun Facts:

• Altuve stands at just 5’6″, making him one of the shortest players in Major League Baseball. However, he makes up for his lack of height with incredible athleticism and skill.
• He was born in Venezuela and signed with the Astros as an amateur free agent in 2007.
• Altuve is a six-time All-Star and has won four Silver Slugger Awards.
• He’s also known for his charitable work off the field, including supporting children’s hospitals in both Houston and Venezuela.

Career Highlights:

• In 2014, Altuve led the American League in hits, batting average, and stolen bases, becoming the first player to do so since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001.
• He helped lead the Astros to their first-ever World Series championship in 2017, hitting .310 with seven home runs and ten RBIs throughout the playoffs.
• Altuve has won three American League batting titles (in 2014, 2016, and 2017), cementing himself as one of baseball’s best hitters.
• He holds numerous Astros franchise records, including most hits in a single season (225) and highest career batting average (.317).

Coasters are an ideal home décor accent, crafted with attention to detail and quality. Each coaster boasts an authentic card hand-mounted onto the high-quality ceramic tile measuring 4.25 x4.25 inches in size and 0.25 inches thick. The card may not always be the one pictured, as it depends on the current inventory.  However each card is carefully curated by Jake and Dean and the beauty and character is sure to impress! The tiles are then sealed with a bio-based resin for unbeatable protection, while the natural cork backing gives it that finished touch and makes it easy to showcase anywhere.