This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Star Jose Altuve Nearing Elite Club After Hitting 250th Career Home Run. Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has been one of the most productive players in baseball since beginning his career in 2011.

Jose Altuve became the only active player in the MLB apart from José Ramírez to achieve 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases.

Jason Alexander pitched one-hit ball through six innings, Jose Altuve hit his 250th career homer and the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Yankees 7-1 after New York manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the third inning.