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Just when we thought Jos\u00e9 Altuve, the Houston Astros second baseman, couldn\u2019t be any cooler, he goes and does this<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watch the entire at-bat all the way through his brief field interview<\/a>, and you\u2019ll see why it\u2019s easy to love this small player\u2019s big moment in the game that sent his team to the World Series.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re cheering on Altuve for these five reasons and more.<\/p>\n

1. How naturally Jos\u00e9 Altuve talked about God<\/h2>\n

Mixing faith and sports on camera is never easy. But on this occasion, Jos\u00e9 struck just the right tone.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t a weird shoutout to the \u201cman upstairs.\u201d Nor was it long, pious, or overly emotional. Altuve gave a quick thanks to God, almost like he was mentioning a good friend. He allowed the viewers to see his human side while still celebrating the ending to a great baseball game.<\/p>\n

2. How quickly he pointed to his teammates<\/h2>\n

Again, Altuve\u2019s recognition of his team felt instinctive and genuine, not forced or rehearsed. Jos\u00e9 had just hit a series-clenching, walk-off home run to send the Astros to the World Series. Perhaps the most dramatic hit of his career. And he still helped the watching world feel like it was about more than just him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe won the game,\u201d Altuve said, \u201cnot because I hit a homer. Yuli [Gurriel] hit a 3-run homer. Michael Brantley made a really good [defensive] play. Springer just walked, and put some pressure on them \u2026 We are working as a team and don\u2019t rely on one player \u2026 and I\u2019m really happy for everybody right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

So refreshing. Jos\u00e9 Altuve displayed crazy class and poise at a time when all eyes were on him.<\/p>\n

3. How respectfully Altuve treated his opponent<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all seen coaches and players tip a cap to an opponent they\u2019ve just vanquished. I always appreciate it, but I also wonder if it\u2019s sincere. Altuve\u2019s comments about Aroldis Chapman, the New York Yankees pitcher he\u2019d just faced, felt sincere.<\/p>\n

\u201cChapman is, for me, one of the best closers I ever faced,” Jos\u00e9 said. “And he throws 100 mph, so I wanted to be on time for the fastball \u2026 and it just happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

As much as the moment stings for Chapman, he must have been honored by Altuve\u2019s kind words about the serious challenge of his pitching abilities.<\/p>\n

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4. How Altuve\u2019s hit made Aroldis Chapman smile<\/h2>\n

Speaking of Chapman, Yankees fans have criticized their pitcher for the smile on his face while Altuve rounded the bases. And I understand their pain. I really do.<\/p>\n

My Rangers were one strike away<\/a> from a World Series championship in 2011, until David Freese broke our hearts.<\/p>\n

But as I watched Chapman Sunday night, having just given up the home run that ended his team\u2019s season, I saw something different in that smile. What I saw was one great ball player enjoying another great ball player\u2019s accomplishment.<\/p>\n

When asked later why he smiled, Chapman simply said, \u201cI just couldn\u2019t believe it. I couldn\u2019t believe it.\u201d<\/p>\n

An unbelievable moment for two kids playing a sport they love and having fun together doing it. \u201cGame recognize game\u201d on display in real time for all to see. Baseball fans everywhere loved everything about it.<\/p>\n

By the way, Jos\u00e9 and Aroldis didn\u2019t learn this in the big leagues. They didn\u2019t rehearse it before the game. And they surely didn\u2019t decide it while Jos\u00e9 rounded second.<\/p>\n

The coaches and parents in Little League<\/a> are the first to teach camaraderie, attitude, and friendly competition. \u201cRelax. Have fun. And enjoy every great baseball play, the ones from your teammates and your opponents<\/em>.\u201d These major leaguers learned it decades ago and teach it to their teammates today.<\/p>\n

Which is precisely why these two ball players feel less pressure and have such self-confidence playing a sport where failure is inevitable.<\/p>\n

5. How sincerely Altuve honored his wife<\/h2>\n

Maybe the most charming part of the interview was Jos\u00e9 talking about his wife.<\/p>\n

Replays show him clutching his jersey buttons and waving no to his teammates awaiting at home plate. When asked why he didn\u2019t want them ripping his jersey off in the celebration, Jos\u00e9 laughed and responded, \u201cI\u2019m too shy. But last time they did that, I got in trouble with my wife.\u201d<\/p>\n

And just like that, the baseball hero transformed into a simple husband thinking about loving his wife. So funny and so heartwarming.<\/p>\n

So we loved Jos\u00e9 Altuve\u2019s big moment.<\/p>\n

Much has been made of his diminutive size over the years. A player born in Venezuela. Once turned away from a tryout for being too small, Altuve now stands tall. He is a six-time All-Star, a three-time batting champion, a World Series champion, and 2017 MVP. And now the 2019 ALCS MVP.<\/p>\n

Humble teammate. Loving husband.<\/p>\n

Bien hecho, Jos\u00e9 Altuve. Well done.<\/p>\n

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