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**Jose Altuve Sets New Record in Playoffs, Becomes the First MLB Player to Achieve Historic 30 Postseason Home Runs**
*HOUSTON, TX — October 22, 2025*
In a moment that will be etched into baseball lore, Houston Astros second baseman **Jose Altuve** made history last night by becoming the **first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 30 home runs in the postseason**, a record that cements his legacy as one of the greatest playoff performers of all time.
Altuve’s historic blast came in the bottom of the seventh inning during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. With the Astros trailing 3-2 and a runner on first, Altuve turned on a 2-1 fastball from Yankees reliever Jonathan Loáisiga and launched it deep into the left-field stands at Minute Maid Park, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The two-run shot gave the Astros a 4-3 lead, which they held onto to win the game and take a commanding 3-1 series lead. But beyond the game’s implications, the moment marked a seismic milestone in postseason history: **Altuve’s 30th career postseason home run**, the most ever by any player.
“It’s something you dream about,” Altuve said in the postgame interview, visibly emotional. “I never thought about records when I came to this league, especially not something like this. I’m just grateful to be in this position, helping my team and playing the game I love.”
Altuve, who debuted in 2011 and has been a mainstay of the Astros’ postseason dominance since 2015, surpassed former record-holder Manny Ramirez, who had 29 career postseason homers. What makes Altuve’s accomplishment even more remarkable is his stature—at just 5-foot-6, he has long defied expectations with his power, proving once again that heart and hustle can outmatch physical limitations.
“This guy is the engine of our team,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “What he’s done in October, year after year, is nothing short of legendary. Every time we need a big moment, he’s there.”
In addition to his 30 postseason homers, Altuve now boasts a .292 playoff batting average, 75 RBIs, and more than 100 hits in the postseason, making him one of just a handful of players to reach that milestone. His knack for coming through in the clutch—whether it’s walk-offs, game-tying shots, or go-ahead bombs—has earned him the nickname “Mr. October 2.0” among Astros fans.
With the Astros one win away from yet another World Series appearance, the baseball world is watching to see how far Altuve can take his already historic October run. For now, though, the moment belongs to him.
“I don’t know how many more of these I’ll have,” Altuve said, smiling. “But I’m going to enjoy every single one.”
Baseball has always been a game of numbers, but sometimes the numbers can’t fully capture the heart of a player. Jose Altuve’s 30 postseason home runs tell a story—but the passion, leadership, and poise behind them tell a legend.
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