In 2009, Pujols set the major league single-season record for assists by a first baseman with 185.[11][264]. Clark served as the Cardinals' hitting coach during the early part of Pujols' tenure in St. Louis. Pujols hit home runs off of a record 458 different pitchers over the course of his career,[263] and is fourth in career home runs and fifth in doubles. "[271] Larry Walker called him "a great hitter,"[69] and Brendan Ryan said, "He's the best there is. The next day, Pujols was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to left knee inflammation. You need to enable JavaScript to run this app. Pujols announced that this would be his final season in the MLB. On June 3, 2017, Pujols became the ninth player in Major League Baseball history to hit 600 career home runs. [128] On September 11, in a 12-inning 63 loss to Atlanta, Pujols had three RBI and reached 100 RBI for the 10th consecutive year with a two-run double against Tommy Hanson. "[272] Fernando Via said, while Pujols was in his first stint with the Cardinals, "He's the face of the Cardinals."[20]. "During a heated discussion on air, I misspoke," Clark said. Between May 28 and June 22, he batted .356 with 15 homers, 30 RBI, and a 1.326 OPS. Pujols had a moderate setback in 2011, as he batted under .300 for the first time in his career (.299), with 37 home runs and 99 RBIs. Pujols on hitting his 700th home run in Los Angeles. Former MLB executive says Albert Pujols was lying about his age when he signed a $240 million contract with the Angels. [11] In Game 5 of the NLCS against the Astros, with the Cardinals trailing by two runs and only one out from elimination in the ninth inning, Pujols hit a game-winning three-run home run against Brad Lidge that landed on the train tracks in the back of Minute Maid Park. That year he also experienced his greatest postseason success, as he helped lead St. Louis to a commanding four-games-to-one win over the heavily favoured Detroit Tigers in the World Series, giving the Cardinals their first title since 1982. About: Our artwork is digitally printed onto a super breathable, soft youth tee, making it a great shirt for active boys & girls of all ages and the perfect back-to-school shirt! Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. I didn't know anything about [the record] until you guys brought it up. He joined Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the only players in baseball history to hit three home runs in a World Series game, set a series record with 14 total bases, became the first player in series history to have hits in four consecutive innings, and tied records for most hits and most RBI in a World Series game. Pujols is the only 40-year-old in Home Run Derby history. [195] He had the 6th-highest salary in the AL, at $26 million. Albert and Deidre first met at a Latin dance club in Kansas City in 1999. This could have happened last week in St.Louis, which would have been awesome to me, but to allow it to happen tonight in front of my family and friends and people who really care and love me is special. Pujols let the paramedics wheel Tepas out on a stretcher through the right field fence. [189] On September 16, Pujols became the 16th player all-time to reach 600 career doubles. [197][4] On July 12, Pujols hit his 630th career home run, moving into a tie with Ken Griffey Jr. for sixth place all-time for that category. [12] Playing shortstop, he batted .461 with 22 home runs as a freshman before deciding to enter the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Pujols batted .304 with two home runs and six RBI in the series. In 2008 he won the Roberto Clemente Award for his community service. [52] He won his second Silver Slugger Award[53] and first Sporting News Player of the Year Award. Together they gave birth to four children Albert jr., Sophia, Ezra, and Esther Grace. On August 10, he played in MLB's longest game of the year, and the longest in the history of Angel Stadium, ending the 19-inning, 6-hours-and-31-minute contest against the Red Sox with a solo home run for a 54 final score. It took 12 hours, maybe even less, to get a deal done once we received a call from the Cardinals," adding: "We have the best fans in baseball. He batted .348, 1.270 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBI with runners on base. He was among the league leaders in batting average (.327, sixth) and home runs (32, tied for tenth). "I realize this is not the most opportune time with Opening Day approaching and other family events that have recently . He's a great hitter."[163] On August 14, Pujols had four RBIs, including a game-winning three-run home run against Ubaldo Jimnez in a 96 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com . A Dominican-American former professional baseball player, Albert Pujols is currently 40 years old. He is a famous hitter and got voted as the 'Rookie of the Year' in the 'National League.'. Pujols also posted career worsts in hits, runs scored, doubles, home runs, RBI, walks, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. Polanco has called Pujols his "closest friend in baseball," and Pujols is the godfather to Polanco's son, Ishmael. If it's not there, take it. [58], Pujols' highlights later in the season included a July game in which he hit five RBI and three home runs in a thrilling win over the rival Chicago Cubs, and another in which he broke up a no-hitter by Giants pitcher Dustin Hermanson. [99] He had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league players for the second consecutive year, at 22.2 feet/second. [27] At midseason, Pujols became the first Cardinals rookie since Luis Arroyo in 1955 to make the All-Star Game. He became an . He also passed the 1,500-run mark in the same game. The birthplace of Albert Pujols is Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Pujols was raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, mostly by his grandmother, America Pujols, and 10 of his uncles and aunts. Corrections? [204], On May 9, 2019, Pujols became the fourth player in major league history to record 2,000 RBIs, hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. [91], Led by Pujols and Carpenter, the Cardinals won the NL Central and reached the playoffs for the third year in a row. With Trout also hitting 40 home runs, the 2015 Angels became just the 31st team in MLB history with multiple players to hit 40+ home runs in a season. statue of Pujols was dedicated on November 2, 2011, outside the restaurant. Albert Pujols has five children with his ex-wife, Deidre Pujols. [64] He won the Silver Slugger Award at first base, the third position he won the award at. [147] He batted .350 with one RBI in the series as the Cardinals defeated the Phillies in five games. [33] The Cardinals, however, were eliminated in five games, and Pujols had just two hits in 18 at-bats. [13] Pujols was not drafted until the 13th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, when the St. Louis Cardinals selected him with the 402nd overall pick. [63] He finished third in MVP voting (behind Bonds and Beltr), joining Musial as the only Cardinals to finish in the top five in voting for at least four years in a row. [7][18][19], During spring training in 2001, incumbent first baseman Mark McGwire told Cardinals manager Tony La Russa that if he did not promote Pujols to the major league roster, "it might be one of the worst moves you make in your career. If it's there, be ready to swing. Pujols is a devout evangelical Christian. Pujols joined Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig, and Rodriguez in having 10 consecutive seasons of 100 or more RBI at any time in their career. His wife's name is Deidre. [180] After batting .303/.395/.737 with 13 home runs in June 2015, Pujols was named AL Player of the Month for the first time and seventh overall monthly award. [176] On September 6, against the Minnesota Twins, Pujols collected his 2,500th career hit, a two-run go-ahead double off of Jared Burton in the 9th inning. His final seven-year contract with St. Louis paid him $100 million. The Cardinals offered Pujols a 10-year, $210million deal (with $30million deferred), but Pujols rejected it. [265] Given his career achievements, Pujols is widely expected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2028, the first year in which he becomes eligible. [192], On June 3, 2017, Pujols became the ninth player in Major League history to hit at least 600 home runs, when he hit a grand slam off of Ervin Santana of the Minnesota Twins. [154] The Marlins reportedly offered Pujols a 10-year contract too, but on December 8, he signed a 10-year deal with the Angels worth around $254million. The Invited Celebrity Classic Youth Clinic presented by Energy Transfer is open to children of all ages, free of charge. All of which made the recent headlines surrounding Albert Pujols feel a bit like a return to the before times. [231] His line drive percentage of 15.4% was the lowest in the major leagues, and his 16.7% of balls hit to the opposite field was the lowest in the majors. "[270] Division rival Joey Votto referred to him as "one of the greatest hitters of all time. Sadly, on April 4, 2022, Pujols divorced his wife after 22 years of marriage. Profession: Professional Baseball Player: League Major League Baseball (MLB) Bats and Throws: Right: Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (2001-2011) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021) Los Angeles . Pujols continued to put up impressive offensive numbers in the following seasons and was twice (2002 and 2003) the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) runner-up to Barry Bonds. He appeared in 161 games, posted a .329 batting average with 37 home runs and 130 runs batted in (RBIs), and was the unanimous choice for 2001 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. Albert Pujols Family: Wife. Foxx and Rodriguez are the only two players besides Pujols to have 10 consecutive years of 30 home runs and 100 RBI. [247] On September 10 and 11, Pujols hit his 696th and 697th home runs, at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates, to move into fourth place on the all-time list. The top 12 players, boys and girls ages 15 and older, are selected. I get locked in on seeing the ball and helping my team out to win and hopefully doing some damage out there. In 2006, Pujols and the Hanon family opened Pujols 5 Westport Grill, a restaurant located in Westport Plaza of Maryland Heights, Missouri. "It's pretty special," he said of tying Musial. Pujols will finish his career where he started, as he agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, reuniting the franchise with one of its most decorated players of all . [228] In October, Scott Miller of The New York Times asserted that Pujols had "flourished beyond expectations, scorching lefties for a .306 batting average". )[215] On September 18, Pujols hit his 661st career home run to pass Willie Mays for fifth place all-time. [43] Following the postseason, Pujols had surgery to remove five bone spurs from his right elbow. [199] He had surgery on his left knee in August, ending his season, and on his right elbow to remove a bone spur in September. Albert Pujols has five children with his ex-wife, Deidre Pujols. [203] He had the 5th-highest salary in the AL, at $27 million. [181] Selected to the All Star Game, Pujols was announced as a reserve for the American League. If there's an ounce of truth to Samson's allegations, honestly there's no harm done. Pujols collected a number of other awards, including the 2004 NL Championship Series MVP and Silver Slugger awards in 2001, 2003, and 2004. [142] In the Cardinals' final game of the season, against the Astros on September 28, he had the game-winning RBI against Brett Myers in the 80 victory, helping the Cardinals overcome a 10.5-game deficit to Atlanta to win the Wild Card. You need to enable JavaScript to run this app. [121][122][123] In the NLDS against the Dodgers, Pujols batted .300 with one RBI as the Cardinals were swept in three games. 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