The World’s Shortest Athletes Don’t Find Their Height A Laughing Matter

Jose Altuve Doesn’t Need To Be Tall To Be Great

Jose Altuve is listed at five feet and six inches, and he uses every bit of it to be the best MLB player possible. Coming off a World Series championship and an MVP award, Altuve is on pace to hit .329 and score 100 runs in 2018.

For his career, he’s a .318 batter, which isn’t surprising when you consider how small his strike zone must be. To reward the face of their franchise, the Astros signed their small star to a sizable $151 million contract extension. Who’s laughing at his height now? Next up, Lionel Messi uses his stature to get an edge on the competition.