Jose Altuve is 2017 A.P. Male Athlete of the Year

The Associated Press announced on Wednesday that Houston Astros Second Baseman Jose Altuve is the 2017 Male Athlete of the Year.

The American League MVP finished ahead of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The award, started in 1931, has honored many baseball players, including St. Louis Cardinals star Pepper Martin, who won the inagural award.

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