In a moment that has touched hearts across the MLB community, Houston Astros star Jose Altuve recently shared a deeply personal and emotional letter he received from his young daughter — and despite the adorably messy handwriting, the message hit home not just for him but for his entire team. The note, written with colorful crayons on a sheet of paper filled with doodles, was handed to Altuve before a recent home game, and the story behind it is quickly going viral for all the right reasons.

At first glance, Altuve admitted he could barely read it. “I had to squint and guess some of the words,” he said with a laugh. “It was all over the place, and some letters were upside down. But when I figured it out, I almost cried.” The message, penned with the innocent love only a child can express, said: “Dear Daddy and the Astros, please win and smile always. I love you and all the team because you are the best heroes in the world. Even if you lose, I still clap for you. Love, your biggest fan.”

Moved beyond words, Altuve shared the letter with his teammates in the locker room. What followed was an emotional and motivational moment as the team gathered around, each player visibly touched by the simplicity and sincerity of her words. Several even asked for copies of the note to pin in their lockers as a reminder of who they play for — the fans, the families, and the children who see them as heroes.

Astros manager Joe Espada called it one of the most wholesome moments he’s witnessed in his coaching career. “Sometimes we get so caught up in stats, standings, and pressure. But then a little kid reminds you what this game is all about — heart, joy, and love.”

The MLB community quickly rallied around the story. Social media lit up with reactions from fans and even rival players, many saying it reminded them of why they fell in love with baseball in the first place. Though her handwriting may not have been perfect, Jose Altuve’s daughter managed to deliver one of the most perfect messages imaginable — and in doing so, inspired not just a clubhouse, but an entire league.