Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. In the '90s the hot term was "swing down at the ball." Hes hitting for more power and striking out less. I had no idea what he was saying. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. His 2013 swing looked like it featured a toe tap as well, while the 2014 didn't. These college standouts will look to impress in measurements and drills to help boost their stock ahead of April.. One workout that tends to make the biggest headlines is the 40-yard dash. But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. It's amazing.". His average had risen to .389 between two minor league levels in 2011 when the Houston Astros decided to call him up directly from Double-A. Theres a ton to love. It can be challenging to keep a mechanics-focused article engaging, but this one managed it easily. Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. Jose Altuve, HOU vs. TEX ($4,000): Altuve will be at home, where he has a .384 wOBA. Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. 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. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. And then the rest was history because Altuve took a place, got in the lineup, got in the field, and I think he played for five days in a row and got one day off a week. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. All rights reserved. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Best moments from D-Linemen at the 2023 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. Jos Carlos Altuve ( Spanish pronunciation: [altue]; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also officially ran a blazing 4.30-second 40-yard dash, which is faster than both DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs when they were coming out. He can flat-out rake. 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. 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk, Rojas to withdraw from WBC, stay with Dodgers, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. 40 prospect overall -- has similar measurables to fellow Pitt product and Rams superstar Aaron Donald, who ran 0.01 seconds slower than Kancey in the 40. Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. 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. Joey Porter Sr. watches his son Joey Porter Jr. run the 40. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. might be gone. Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. . Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. CRAIG BIGGIO (Hall of Famer and former Astros second baseman): "First time I saw him, it was on Field 3 in Kissimmee, Florida. Straws proven to be a quick study. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. They came in at No. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. 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. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The two-time All-Big Ten selection isCBS Sports' No. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? Don't turn anybody down. Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? 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. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. In 2013 he hit . Fastest 40-time for a RB at the NFL Combine. Then there's the power. Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. The guy's in the cage every day. He's not Aaron Judge. He gets on the toe of his back foot extremely early. We discuss Florida QB Anthony Richardsons results from the 2023 NFL Combine. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. "I don't think he really knows what he's doing up there half the time. If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to Baseball Prospectus. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. But he's done everything that he needs to do. He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. Typically hell get the front leg in the air as the pitchers arm begins to turn over and come forward. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. A leg lift . Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. But every time we'd go to the park, there was this smile that was on his face. If you love looking at the athletic testing numbers, these are the two players for you. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. 11:04 am ET, tied for the fifth-fastest at the combine ever, CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. Flash forward a year and hes mashing those same pitches at a .424 clip. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with two home runs and a walk in a Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. General manager Jeff Luhnow, slimy assistant GM Brandon Taubman, manager AJ Hinch, and bench coach Alex Cora are no longer running the show, but it doesnt matter. ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. 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. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Really enjoyed the simple, straightforward explanation of the change and its profound impact. His new leg lift erases the problems from his prior stride. As we talk in the Astros clubhouse after Game 2, Straw is struggling to sneak behind the media horde around reigning American League MVP Jose Altuveto grab the clothes out of his locker. What is the 40-yard dash? 2017 produced a record-setting WS NFL combine 2023 tracker: Top performances, highlights, NFL combine: Winners and losers from DB workouts, Mock Draft: Panthers, Colts trade up for QBs, Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team, Jerry Jones: Dak can get better with age like Brady, Report: Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing 8 years in prison, Jerry Jones: Cowboys can find way to keep both RBs, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State): 4.35, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State): 1.48, Darrell Luter Jr. (South Alabama): 40.50", Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern): 10'5". The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. That said, don't sleep on teammate Sydney Brown, who finished right behind Martin in the broad jump (10-foot-10) while jumping 40.5 inches and running the 40 in 4.47 seconds. One of the biggest takeaways from Friday came thanks to the University of Maryland. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J.