JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. Suddenly Albert Pujols became the way to hit. I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. That's the way I handled the situation with Altuve. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. CRAIG BIGGIO (Hall of Famer and former Astros second baseman): "First time I saw him, it was on Field 3 in Kissimmee, Florida. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? He was a second baseman who could really hit the ball. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The thinking is that getting the foot down will create balance, reduce strikeouts through better bat control, and allow hitters to hit the opposite way by not flying open. "I don't think he really knows what he's doing up there half the time. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: You can't run away from the DNA. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. It's incredible. Hes also improved the timing of his swing. He loves studying hitting. Its already happening. Forever my American League MVP. Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. He does a lot of things in the batting cage that sometimes you would not want a lot of guys to do. He is able to keep his back heel down until it is forced up. Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. 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. Smith's unofficial time was clocked at 4.44, before officials checked the tape and . Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' Astros embrace, enjoy their moment . No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. This is the second year I have gone into the Combine predicting the 40-yard dash for ALL of the Combine participants. Keep the back heel down longer. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. As Jose Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season, everyone seems to have a short story that reads more like a tall tale of the first time the All-Star second baseman wowed them. But off the field, as well, the relationship is great. Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. None of these games feel comfortable, Hinch says. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Here's why. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. Play shallow. 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. Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. Last year, Altuve put himself in a very bad position to hit anything on the outer third, especially if it had break. release point? (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without getting permission from the copyright owner. Here, George Springer gets there. Those swing thoughts make sense. If a smart player pointed out to his coach that Trout and Cabrera both had actual leg lifts, the coach could counter by pointing out their extreme size and strength. Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. When you've had as much success as Jose's had over the last four or five years, he's pretty darned good at it. 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. He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. IF VELO 1/7/2012: SEASON STATISTICS (AUG 15TH - AUG 14TH) ANNUAL . Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42" vert, while Bennett was tied for fourth with a 40.50". @KaayBarnes_ : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/1uYxqNOPlg. Today, we look back at No. The Yankees had won five in a row. Straws proven to be a quick study. When: Oct. 14, 2017 What: Game 2, ALCS He hit 15 homers in 2015 and 24 in each of the past two seasons. HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: A fan enters the field and greets Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in game two of the American League Championship Series . 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. Jose Altuve getting heckled during batting practice pic.twitter.com/72dHPnlRRF, Youre not allowed to curse in here but Altuve came out so pic.twitter.com/3j5xE40IKd. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. "The Astros back then, they looked for big players, physically strong and tall. 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. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . Derius Davis' measurements and results from the 2023 NFL Scouting combine, including height, weight, 40-yard dash time and hand size. If not for the dazzling cornerback duo of Maryland's Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett, we'd be talking about Illinois as having the best pair of teammates to work out Friday night. Just let him play, watch him swing the bat. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. 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. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He's a .340 hitter now. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He can flat-out rake. This model has stuck over the years. What is the 40-yard dash? This year, I went into it with less research and more my gut feeling on these 40-yard dash times watching players. 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. DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. "You're a cheater!" the crowd heckled. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: . Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. Dont tell Yankees fans that this isnt the same cheating Astros squad from 2017. 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. Which doesnt mean he cannot go unnoticed. The sign-stealing/buzzer rumors didnt help, either. For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. By comparison, the immortal Mike Trout clocked a 6.30 60-yard time. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. "I've always been. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. Weight transfer is very difficult to achieve when you plant the foot into the ground early. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. That would beat many of even the NFL's elite receivers. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. 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. And he doesn't care [about his height]. By contrast, if the foot is already down, the trigger is a point in the flight of the ball: Once the ball crosses a certain point you launch the swing. One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. That is how good Straws jump is. It was low. GM: Altuve, Bregman should be Astros 'for life', Astros halt Phils as 'awesome' Altuve hits stride, 2022 World Series: Astros or Phillies? Pitchers arm swing? 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. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alumsAidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. He's just six hits shy of getting to No. 1996-2023 DIY Baseball LLC All Rights Reserved. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Really enjoyed the simple, straightforward explanation of the change and its profound impact. He hits everything. On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. Time of game: 3:03. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. 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. In fact, Griffey even had a tee designed to teach this bat path. What is the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL combine? NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. ), The Houston Astros' work on the base paths has been an underrated aspect of their 2-0 series lead. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. Give them a chance to get on the field. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. Jose Altuve, HOU vs. TEX ($4,000): Altuve will be at home, where he has a .384 wOBA. He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. Justin Verlander might be injured. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. Pending shuttle numbers, @TerpsFootball teammates Deonte Banks (98) and Jakorian Bennett (97) currently sit atop the NGS athleticism score rankings.Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/MYafLCNOzs. 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. We're like brothers out there. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. His 2013 swing looked like it featured a toe tap as well, while the 2014 didn't. I also mentioned that his pre-2104 stride would leave him vulnerable against pitches on the outer third of the plate. Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. In 1988, while at Florida State, he ran a 10.26-second 100-meter dash (32 ft/s) and at the NFL combine the following year he posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. I love him because he has the potential to be the model hitter for the current generation of kids. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols.