Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reaches the 2,500-hit milestone after doubling in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. He drives a hit to center field off Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, becoming the newest player to join Major League Baseball’s 2,500 hit club.
Reports note that Altuve is 36 years old and becomes the second player in Astros franchise history to reach 2,500 career hits. Yahoo Sports identifies Craig Biggio as Houston’s all-time leader with 3,060 hits. Other coverage emphasizes Altuve’s place among the relatively small group of active players with at least 2,500 hits, including Freddie Freeman. One outlet specifically counts Altuve as the 103rd member of the 2,500 hit club, while the overall accounts agree on the timing, opponent, and method of reaching the milestone.
