DENVER -- Hall of Fame slugger Jeff Bagwell watches every Astros game, whether they’re on the road or at home. In his role as senior advisor to ownership, he’s often roaming the Minor Leagues and watching prospects play, which is one of the favorite things about his role.

Bagwell is as invested in the Astros as anyone in the organization and isn’t even shy about texting franchise icon Jose Altuve and giving him tips about his swing. Not many people have the credentials to do that. The text message Altuve got Wednesday night from Bagwell was one of congratulations after Altuve banged out two hits to pass him with his 2,315th career hit in a 5-3 win over the Rockies at Coors Field.

Altuve moved into second place on the Astros’ all-time hits list, trailing another Hall of Famer, Craig Biggio, who had 3,060 hits in 20 years in Houston. Altuve has a chance to reach 3,000 hits and even catch Biggio, but passing Bagwell represented a huge milestone celebrated by Altuve, his teammates, his family and Bagwell.

https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/jose-altuve-passes-jeff-bagwell-for-second-on-astros-all-time-hits-list