Why Jose Altuve Is Ditching the Leadoff Spot After a Surprising Position Switch—What It Means for the Astros’ Season
The 15-year veteran requested the change, according to Astros manager Joe Espada. And he did so because of his move from second base to left field this season.
“I just told Joe that maybe he can hit me second some games at some point and he did it today,” Altuve explained, via the Associated Press. “I just need like that little extra time to come from left field, and he decided to put Jeremy [Peña] there.”
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Peña, Houston’s shortstop, has the second-best on-base percentage on the team at .327. Only third baseman Isaac Paredes, who bats fourth, is better at .342. Altuve’s OBP is .310, down from his career mark of .362.
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