How Altuve Became Batting Champ

In this Emma Span Sports Illustrated story, we find out some really interesting details behind Jose Altuve’s emergence into an All-Star level performer.  “He understood he needed to be in better shape,” says longtime Astros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte. “It impressed me how much he changed in one year. And also he learned how to eat. In the minor leagues he was used to eating [fast food]; now he stays away from junk.”