Ballofcat

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Music lover, Jeopardy junkie, Podcast nerd. Texas A&M Class of ‘92.Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars

[Space City Sports @LiveSCS]

JV, you got a fan in me. For life. 🏆 🏆

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@michaelschwab13 So…the Aeros were not an NHL team. NHL hockey is next-level and we have enough Northerners and Canadian transplants to support a team. We are the largest city in the country without one. Hold your nose, go to Dallas; watch a Stars game. You’ll see how great the sport really is.

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@Mike_Pence You are a class act, sir. God bless you and your family.

[Carilyn Johnson @CarilynJohnson]

I’m not a Trump fan, but I have friends cheering on the shooter. That is sick. He is a former US President. Even if you have no respect for the man, have respect for the Office - and human life.

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@michaelschwab13 Friendswood. No power since 7am.

[Aaron Torres @Aaron_Torres]

College baseball update: Several of Texas A&Ms best players have withdrawn from the portal and will return to A&M.

Random example, but this reminds me of when Jedd Fisch left Arizona assuming all his best players would follow - only for most to stay because they hated his guts.

Sometimes it doesn't pay to be an a**hole.

[Section 203 Raggies @OlsenSection203]

#WriteThat

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@michaelschwab13 YES

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@kathrynresists A child was shot. You got your witty joke off, though. Good job.

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@itsallrealitv Not funny. A child has been shot.

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@RanEmmanuel @rockhall @ABCNetwork @DisneyPlus She’s in.

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@darlinurie @rockhall @ABCNetwork @DisneyPlus Thank you!! I thought that I was the only person out there that believes that should already be in!!

[Ballofcat @ballofcat]

@rockhall @ABCNetwork @DisneyPlus INXS??????

[Michael Schwab @michaelschwab13]

The Mariners have been ELIMINATED!

SEA you later.

[Daniel Meyer @TheAstrosLocker]

Enjoy your offseason you pieces of trash.

[Texas A&M Football @AggieFootball]

HOG TIED. AGGIES WIN!

#BTHOarkansas ✅

[Reveille X @reveille]

My Aggies!!! Guess what!! I'm 4️⃣ today!!!!! 🥳🐾🎉

My Teddy surprised me with my bestie Rev 9 and she even sang Happy Birthday to me before we had CAKE!!!!!!

[Michael Schwab @michaelschwab13]

"The Office" opening theme song, but it's Astros... INCREDIBLE

[Daniel Meyer @TheAstrosLocker]

Jose Altuve's story is a familiar one for most Astros fans, but as he approaches his 2000th hit, it feels like a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how the diminutive ballplayer etched himself into Houston's hearts forever.

We'll start with the obvious. Jose Altuve was easily overlooked as a prospect, both literally and figuratively. He is generously listed at 5'6" and that stature led the Astros scouts to cut him from tryouts at the age of 16. Encouraged by his family, Altuve returned the next day in spite of being told not to bother. Altuve seized the opportunity and signed for $15,000.

Altuve started his professional career at age 17 and proceeded to hit every step of the way. By the end of 2010, the Astros were headed towards a cross roads. The team was for sale, no player at the big league level was off limits in trade talks, and a rebuild would soon begin in earnest. There wasn't much for fans to get excited about in the farm system either, but there was this kid named Altuve who was progressing quickly and was posting a high batting average. It's easy to forget, but at that time, hitting .300 was still all the rage.

Jose started the following season in high A ball and ended it on the big league roster. Few could see what he might become, but we knew he could hit, and that was something to get excited about.

By 2012 he was named an All Star. 2014 saw him record 225 hits in a season, including the 500th of his career. By 2016 he had reached 1000 career hits, and the player once known as a slap hitter had begun to unlock some power potential. He finished 3rd in the MVP race and won his 3rd consecutive silver slugger.

The accolades and milestones kept coming, and by 2019 Altuve had transformed his game and his body. He cleared 30 homers in a season for the first time that year, and hit number 1500 was recorded along the way.

At age 33 he finds himself just 3 hits shy of 2000. He's a 2-time World Series champion, an 8x All Star, 6x Silver Slugger, 3x Batting Champ, and 1x MVP. He is the pacesetter of the ballclub, the face of the franchise, and the heartbeat of Houston.