He Venezuelan José Altuvestar of the Houston starsreached a historical milestone in the Major Leagues By connecting your 250 homer number 250 against the New York Yankees, thus adding to their statistics more than 250 stolen bases. With this brand, the second base joins the exclusive group of players who have combined power and speed at elite levels.
The hit came in the first entry against the left-handed Max Fried, putting Houston in the last game of a key series for the fight for the postseason 2025.
The exclusive Club 250-250 in the history of the MLB
Only nine players have managed to exceed 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases:
1. Barry Bonds – 762 HR / 514 BR
2. Willie Mays – 660 HR / 338 BR
3. Alex Rodríguez – 696 HR / 329 BR
4. Andre Dawson – 438 HR / 314 BR
5. Bobby Bonds – 332 HR / 461 BR
6. RICKEY HENDERSON – 297 HR / 1,406 BR
7. REGGIE SANDERS – 305 HR / 304 BR
8. José Ramírez – 236 HR* / 300+ BR (* remains active)
9. José Altuve – 250 hr / 323 BR (*remains active)
Historical fact: Rickey Henderson is the absolute leader of Bases stolen in the MLB with 1,406, and also exceeded the 250 home run barrier.
José Altuve numbers and legacy with Houston’s stars
Years in MLB: Since 2011
Average batting: .305
Home homes: 250
Raised races: 875
Stolen bases: 323
World Series titles: 2017 and 2022
Altuve, who has spent his entire career with the stars, is already considered one of the best second bases in history. His combination of offensive consistency, speed and leadership is profiled as a future member of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame.
