 On December 5, Altuve and Houston Texans defensive end J. J. Watt were named co-winners of the "Sports Illustrated" Sportsperson of the Year Award for his efforts in leading the Astros to their first World Series title and aiding in the recovery of the Greater Houston area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.Altuve became the 18th Major League Baseball player to win the award in its 64-year history, and both the first Houston Astro and first Venezuelan player.He was also selected the 2017 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.