7 years agoHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will take on the San Francisco Giants for a two-game series before the team embarks on a seven-game road trip. Thus far it's been a fairly typical season for the reigning MVP despite a depressed .420 slugging percentage at this early stage of the season. But Altuve continues to destroy opposing pitching in their home stadiums, hitting .379 with nine doubles and 14 runs batted in through 95 at-bats away from Minute Maid Park. This is in line with his road batting average the past several seasons, posting a .376 average in 2016 and a .381 mark in '17. Contrast that with a slash line of .255/.305/.347 at home and it becomes clear that Altuve enjoys hitting on the road. Despite these splits, he will continue to be an elite fantasy option, and his best days are yet to come this season.--Joey C - RotoBaller
Source: Houston Astros