In this era of dominant pitching and ever-rising strikeout numbers, it’s not a good idea to fall behind in counts to the elite artists. Putting Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Chris Sale or Chris Archer in the driver’s seat is not a comfortable way to go. Jose Altuve is in a class of his own. The All-Star second baseman is the most aggressive hitter in Major League Baseball, hands down — and it is paying huge dividends for his Astros.