Jose Altuve records 2,500th career hit for the Houston Astros

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve recorded the 2,500th hit of his career during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Altuve reached the milestone with a double in the third inning of a contest that resulted in an 11-7 loss for Houston. While the 2,500-hit mark is a significant career achievement, observers are now evaluating the likelihood of Altuve reaching 3,000 career hits. Currently in his age-36 season with a contract running through 2029, projections from Bill James suggest Altuve has an 8% to 11% chance of reaching the 3,000-hit threshold. Beyond the statistical challenge, his path to the Hall of Fame remains complicated by voter scrutiny regarding his role in the 2017 Houston sign-stealing scandal. He currently ranks 19th in JAWS among all-time second basemen.

• 4:03 PMCBS MLB — Jose Altuve just collected his 2,500th hit; can he get to 3,000? Does his Hall of Fame case need it?