It would have been easy to write Jose Altuve off before his career ever began. The longtime Houston Astros star was never a top-100 prospect and topped out at No. 28 in Houston's farm system back in 2011. Much of the reason the face of the franchise flew under the radar had to do with his diminutive stature, being generously listed at five-foot-six, a height not known for having much projection as an offensive player.
With nine All-Star selections, seven Silver Sluggers, three batting titles, a Gold Glove, and an MVP award over the last 14 years, Altuve has certainly proved those who overlooked him wrong.