Astros Second Baseman Jose Altuve Named AP’s Male Athlete Of Year

Houston Astros Jose Altuve, who was one of only a handful of players who endured the Astros’ painful rebuilding process en route to this year’s championship, was chosen as the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Results of voting by U.S. editors and news directors was announced Wednesday. The 5-foot-6 second baseman got 715 points, beating New England quarterback Tom Brady, who had 646, and third-place finisher LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward, with 626.

Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year

Via www.espn.com
 

Editorial credit: Keeton Gale / Shutterstock.com