Astros’ Yordan Alvarez nearing MLB history
The Astros slugger is on pace to an historic finish to the season.
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez is on the verge of achieving a rare feat in baseball history. To date, only 17 players have ever accomplished this, with Miguel Cabrera most recently doing so in 2012. Alvarez is currently leading the league in batting average, home runs, and RBI, putting him within reach of the Triple Crown. With approximately 30 games remaining in the season, Alvarez has a legitimate shot at becoming the 18th player to win the Triple Crown.
His impressive offensive season is further highlighted by his strong performance against key opponents, including the Yankees, White Sox, Braves, Mariners, Rays, Royals, and Athletics. Alvarez's exceptional skills, such as his low soft-contact percentage, high hard-contact percentage, and barrel percentage, have contributed to his elite offensive performance.
However, staying healthy will be crucial as he enters the final stretch of the season, as most of Houston's remaining opponents are vying for playoff positions. If Alvarez can maintain his current level of play and avoid injuries, he has a strong chance of making history.
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