That season Hidalgo set the Astros' extra-base hit streak record, matched in 2017 by Alex Bregman, at 10 games.

He posted numbers of .309, 28, 88, collected three homers in a game, and led the majors outfielders in assists with 22, while committing only four errors.

Despite being named National League player of the month for April 2004, Hidalgo struggled at the plate and was benched by manager, Jimy Williams, by May.

In the 2006 off-season, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs reportedly showed interest in signing Hidalgo.

[13] In early 2008, Hidalgo's attempt to create a so-called "field of dreams" on his Florida property was voted down by residents of his neighborhood.