José Altuve’s Numbers Are Misleading: A Closer Look at the Stats

Houston Astros’ second baseman José Altuve has been off to a slow start this season, with just 10 RBI to his name. However, a deeper look into his numbers reveals that Altuve’s performance is not accurately reflected by his RBI total.

Despite his low RBI count, Altuve boasts the third-highest wRC+ in baseball, trailing only Juan Soto and Mookie Betts. His .398/.448/.727 slash line with the bases empty is impressive, but his numbers drop significantly with runners on base and especially with runners in scoring position. Altuve has hit all seven of his home runs with the bases empty, resulting in his low RBI total.

Altuve’s situational hitting has been the main factor behind his lack of RBI production, as he has struggled to come through with runners in scoring position. However, his career track record suggests that this slow start in clutch situations is likely a fluke.

With the highest slugging percentage of his career, Altuve’s fantasy managers can expect more RBI opportunities moving forward as the Astros’ offense continues to perform well. Despite the misleading RBI total, Altuve remains a valuable asset and should see an uptick in his numbers once his luck shifts.

As Altuve looks to break out of his RBI slump, fantasy managers should remain patient and trust that the veteran second baseman will soon start producing at a level more in line with his impressive underlying statistics.