"You're a cheater!" the crowd heckled. Making this movement pattern even worse is the behavior of his back foot. One of the biggest decisions a hitter has to make is when to swing the bat. Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. He loves baseball. Correa proposes on field after WS win Everybody started to respect him. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. All rights reserved. Check out his run, here: 4.27u @UMichFootball DB DJ Turner II is turning heads.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/qm1YCrVoWX. Last year, Altuve put himself in a very bad position to hit anything on the outer third, especially if it had break. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? Previewing Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Eligibility restrictions apply. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Odds and lines subject to change. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. It's October. As Junior's allure faded, a new model jumped to the forefront. And that says a lot. As Jose Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season, everyone seems to have a short story that reads more like a tall tale of the first time the All-Star second baseman wowed them. He understands who he is. But off the field, as well, the relationship is great. Since electronic timing was introduced in 1999, only four players have ran quicker than 4.25 seconds: 4.22 SECONDS Will anyone break John Ross #NFLCombine 40-yard dash record?Via: @NFL pic.twitter.com/EfgmT9lvIu. He's not Aaron Judge. The thinking is that getting the foot down will create balance, reduce strikeouts through better bat control, and allow hitters to hit the opposite way by not flying open. John Ross - 4.22 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash by a WR. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. With the way he handles the bat and the power he's developed, a lot of this goes to hard work. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. release point? Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. While not a perfect representation, the purpose of his drill is to test how well the ends can turn tight corners and get around the offensive line. All those points are incorrect but that hasnt stopped a slew of coaches from teaching the method. 36 overall prospect in this class. He won his first batting title by hitting .341 in 2014, then grabbed repeat crowns with a .338 average in 2016 and .346 this year. The 40 time to rule them all the legendary 4.12 put up by Bo Jackson (Auburn) in 1986 . DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. I said, 'Maya, I can't do it. George Springer and Josh Reddick (ha!) SAN FRANCISCO -- As Jose Altuve dug into the plate in the sixth inning with the bases loaded, he was greeted with a familiar chant that often accompanies him away from home. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The average time for this drill is 7.23 seconds, and if anyone logs under seven seconds, they are known to shoot up draft boards. Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. We watch boxing fights together on Saturdays, UFC fights. Whether you have long arms, short arms, as long as those hands are quick to the ball -- whether it's inside or outside, up or down -- you've got a good chance to putting good contact on the ball. Penn State Nittany Lions defensive back Joey Porter Jr. and his father former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Sr. discusses the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine with Kimmi Chex. When you've had as much success as Jose's had over the last four or five years, he's pretty darned good at it. Who will break the record next? It's incredible. He was also small enough for them to to relate to their own players. Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo reflects on his 2023 NFL Scouting Combine outing with NFL Network's Kimmi Chex. . I think every kid put their hat on backwards at least once and hit a whiffle ball into the imaginary third deck of the Kingdome in their backyard. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. Hinchs new favorite toy. This will be their chance to strut their stuff in front of NFL executives and coaches to try and raise their draft stock for the 2023 NFL Draft in April.. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. This is why I love Altuve. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Its a near breathtaking moment, buried within the Houston Astros overall brilliance. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. Subscriptions support ongoing public baseball research and analysis in an increasingly proprietary environment. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer explains how he's approaching his upcoming free agency. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. Forever my American League MVP. Watch the full on-field workout from Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Weight transfer is very difficult to achieve when you plant the foot into the ground early. How the Astros dominated Darvish Get PC Daily delivered directly to your inbox don't miss anything! Bregman delivers on HR ask: 'Hit one for Uvalde', Aces out: Verlander, Cole among Ps out for ASG, Altuve, Rodon, Arenado out of MLB All-Star Game. Tony Gwynn was another guy that was very similar in that way. Defensive linemen and linebackers began the process on Thursday, and they were followed by the defensive backs on Friday. (I promise I made all my mechanical notes before consulting the Brooks Baseball charts below.). This three-game set will be the most hostile series weve seen in over 550 days? Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. ), Astros lifeline Jose Altuve came up limping on a dash, but he played on. Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else. It's amazing what this kid has accomplished all because of hard work and dedication.". The best and worst Seattle Mariners hats of all time; 40 in 40: Gabe Speier's . The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alumsAidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. Hitters never want to be in this position because its hard to fire the lower body and even harder to balance. McDonald, who is CBS Sports' 11th-ranked edge rushing prospect, had an 11-foot broad jump -- which ranked second among all defensive linemen and linebackers. 2023 CB Athleticism Score Leaderboard The official 40 times are in. He came back the next day, and to make a long story short, I got to Venezuela, saw Altuve, and it got my attention the way he swung the bat, how he handled himself on the field, the energy. The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. He stays within his capabilities, and that's the hardest thing to do for any big leaguer -- understanding what you can do and can't do. Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Heres a full tracker of the fastest times for the 40-yard dash this year, plus a look back at some previous records: The 40-yard dash is exactly what it sounds like. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. We had a scout named Johan Maya. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. In fact, Griffey even had a tee designed to teach this bat path. Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. This model has stuck over the years. Straws proven to be a quick study. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include(1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;(2) the nature of the copyrighted work;(3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and(4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. He can do it all. You don't currently have any notifications. We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. What is the 40-yard dash? I think that is where the concept of "getting the front foot down early" comes from. Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. In fact, we dont even have to bet on it anymore. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. Players arent necessarily racing each other, but being the fastest at your position holds a lot of weight when teams are all watching your every move. I really appreciate your response. The defensive lineman turned in an amazing performance - clocking an official 40-yard-dash time of 4.39 seconds. That's the way I handled the situation with Altuve. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. You name it, he's done it. 13 where Starlin . Indeed, as Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season by leading the Astros into the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, everyone seems to have a short story that reads more like a tall tale of the first time the All-Star second baseman wowed them. Again. TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters posts an official 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash . But the man seemingly born to run didnt grow up with any big base running dreams. He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. Beyond the magazine. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. We hope it feels like a miserable three months. Enjoy your three-day stay in New York, Altuve. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Myles Straw's head-turning speed is a real weapon for the Houston Astros. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Is that correct? Even though only a little over 10,000 fans will be allowed at Yankee Stadium due to New Yorks COVID restrictions, you can bet every single one of them will bring it. Most guys, it's luck. In 2013, he hit .285 and .260 against sliders and curveballs respectively. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. His new leg lift has given him an easier way to time the baseball. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. According to Statcast, Altuve ran at 29.9 feet per second, reaching first base in just 3.33 seconds overall, which is apparently that's the fastest home-to-first time since 2015 when Statcast began collecting data. I know Im here for one reason and Ive got to make the most of it.. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. I told him I would be in Venezuela the next day. Chris Johnson, running back out of East Carolina, broke the record for fastest 40-yard dash time at 4.24-seconds in 2008. If a smart player pointed out to his coach that Trout and Cabrera both had actual leg lifts, the coach could counter by pointing out their extreme size and strength. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. Altuve has demonstrated the ability to get on base at around a .300 clip, and once there, he has had. The Wolf Pack will close the regular season in a rivalry tilt against the Runnin Rebels. This is a free article. Or will it just vary? Pitchers arm swing? If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to Baseball Prospectus. Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern), 4.49 seconds, Yasir Abdullah (Louisville), 4.47 seconds. might be gone. ET. ", JEFF LUHNOW (Astros general manager, 2011-present): "The first time I saw him and the first time he wowed me, it was both the same time. There is Myles Straw taking off for second base and almost arriving before stunned Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes has even caught Brad Hands pitch. CRAIG BIGGIO (Hall of Famer and former Astros second baseman): "First time I saw him, it was on Field 3 in Kissimmee, Florida. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. Those swing thoughts make sense. Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Best moments from D-Linemen at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds Three-cone: 6.96 seconds Bench Press: 7 Johnny Johnson Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 196 pounds Hand Size: 10 inches Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches Broad Jump: 10-1. This Video is protected by the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 107.107. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. ', "I don't know if anything's surprised me as much as I've just been able to have a front-row seat to his growth and his evolution from a really good player on some rough teams to an exceptional player on a great team. "My flight got canceled, so I had to stay another night in the Dominican [Republic]. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Give them a chance to get on the field. In the '90s the hot term was "swing down at the ball." This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Turner's time istied for the fifth-fastest at the combine everand was the fastest of any defensive player at this year's NFL combine. He takes a lot of pride into hitting, even though he's real humble about it, which is great for me to see that in a guy that has won three batting championships. Don't turn anybody down. This guy doesn't have enough power.' Altuve was a .280 hitter with that stride pattern. 11-ranked cornerback, and heran an official 4.26 40-yard dash. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. The Jose Altuve of old obsessed over his batting average. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson goes through NFL Network's Steve Mariucci's "Draw My Play" exam. But he hit 15 homers in the minors in 2011, a precursor to what he has done over the past three seasons in the big leagues. Then he goes into his power and starts driving balls the other way and hitting balls over the fence. Prevents them from lunging even with a decent stride. 11:04 am ET, tied for the fifth-fastest at the combine ever, CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. He's hitting for more power and striking out less. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Very few people can have the athletic swagger of Griffey or the Terminator-like efficiency of Pujols. The 2022 NFL Combine is officially underway in Indianapolis as the top draft prospects take center stage. A Surprising Closure on Oak Lawn, Texas Monthly Highlights New Dallas Spots, and Coffee Comes to a Forme A Vancouver-Based Restaurant Comes to NorthPark, and Two Local Markets Debut This Spring. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. I would guess it depends on the hitters ability and the pitchers velocity. Hes his own unit of measurement. Hes a .340 hitter now. It's incredible to hear him before an at-bat say, 'Hey, watch this, I'm going to flip it right over here,' and he does it. And if you're teetering between getting a college offer, or making the league, the 40 yard dash can be the event that pushes you over the edge. I love him because he has the potential to be the model hitter for the current generation of kids. While everyone runs a 40-yard dash, dont count out the importance of this drill for the big men. Scouts who are trained to never judge a player specifically by stature and size found it difficult to get beyond their initial impression when he took the field. The Yankees (and their fans) have unfinished business to take care of, and itll be handled regardless of whos standing in their way. Its somewhere around there. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. He has all the ingredients kids would want to model their swing after. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. 2 and No. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 3 behind Turner. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? Here, George Springer gets there. Fuller, a Texans first-round selection in 2016, recorded a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, enough for seventh fastest official mark among active NFL players. But he's just an incredible talent.". "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. I grew up in the '90s so naturally I tried to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. Watch as Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II, South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Darius Rush, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo, Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Maryland Terrapins cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett put up the six fastest official 40-yard dash times among all defensive backs invited to participate at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. "The Astros back then, they looked for big players, physically strong and tall. @IlliniFootball DB Jartavius Martin with an insane 44" vertical.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/KfMTm4xTeA, Calijah Kancey is a 280-pound defensive lineman running an official 4.67 40-time : @NFL pic.twitter.com/SRcnqkv8jv. Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. He's a unique hitter. Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with two home runs and a walk in a Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? In their second spring training game this year, the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 while combining for 26 baserunners. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. The greatest lineups ever? Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? He hit .230 against breaking balls on the outside corner. You can go back as recently as the three homers, two of 'em off [Chris] Sale [in Game 1 of the division series against the Boston Red Sox]. ), When the Cleveland Indians have bobbled the ball in the outfield, the Astros have made them pay. Thats all fine and dandy. Play shallow. This is well known. Top team fits for defensive backs Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr. after combine. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. You remember Correa essentially calling out every MLB fan last year. The relationship keeps growing. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. There is no extraneous movement of either his arms or hands, which creates a movement pattern that is very easy to repeat. Having the opportunity to play with a [future] Hall of Famer like Miguel Cabrera for a long time [in Detroit], the players that came over, it never failed, they would come over and after a couple -- two, three -- weeks, they would say, 'Man, I knew he was really good, but god, I didn't know he was that good.' But hell get the chance to run. Joey Porter Jr. did not compete in on-field drills, but he did the jumps and the 40-yard dash after posting some great measurements for one of the top cornerbacks in the class. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. By contrast, if the foot is already down, the trigger is a point in the flight of the ball: Once the ball crosses a certain point you launch the swing. Vernon Davis - 4.38 seconds - Fastest 40 yard dash time by a TE . Inside Two Buzzy New Openings in Frisco and the Shuttering of a Henderson Avenue Staple. He batted .343 that summer in Venezuela and never stopped hitting. "I always tell my wife, 'Who was going to believe then, when we had Altuve at 15, that he was going to be a superstar?' And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. Predictions, inside intel and odds, From a scorching DH to a solid utility man, ranking all 52 players in the Fall Classic, A wild Division Series weekend showed off the best of October baseball, Astros' Altuve makes sensational jump-throw for an out in Game 2 of ALDS. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur.