Albert Pujols | Dominican-American Professional Baseball Player

Albert Pujols is a Dominican-American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed “the Machine” (Spanish: La Máquina), Pujols is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Category	Value
Name	Albert Pujols
Position	First Baseman, Designated Hitter
Teams	St. Louis Cardinals (2001-2011, 2022), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021)
Career	2001-2022
World Series Championships	2 (2006, 2011)
World Series MVP	1 (2006)
National League MVP Awards	3 (2002, 2003, 2004)
Silver Slugger Awards	10 (2003-2011)
Gold Glove Awards	2 (2012, 2013)
Career Hits	3,384
Career Home Runs	703
Career RBIs	2,127
Career Batting Average	.299

Albert Pujols Match Stats:

Stat	Rookie Year (2001)	Most Recent Season (2022)
Batting average	.329	.236
Home runs	37	24
RBIs	130	63
Runs scored	135	68
Stolen bases	6	1
Walks	100	73
Strikeouts	130	147

Notable Achievements

700 Career Home Runs (4th in MLB History)
3,384 Career Hits (14th in MLB History)
2,127 Career RBIs (5th in MLB History)
10-Time Silver Slugger Award Winner
2-Time Gold Glove Award Winner
3-Time National League MVP
2-Time World Series Champion
World Series MVP

Albert Pujols: A Baseball Legend Forged in Power and Grace

Albert Pujols, a name synonymous with baseball greatness, boasts a career filled with historic achievements and remarkable longevity. Here’s a glimpse into his illustrious journey:

Early Dominance: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2000, Pujols’ impact was immediate. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 2001 and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Home Run King: Nicknamed “The Machine” for his consistent power hitting, Pujols achieved legendary status. He surpassed Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list in 2022, trailing only the legendary Barry Bonds.
Triple Crown Accolades: Pujols became only the fourth player in MLB history to achieve the prestigious Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, home runs, and RBIs) twice, in 2003 and 2009.
World Series Champion: His contributions were instrumental in the St. Louis Cardinals’ World Series victories in 2006 and 2011.
MVP Awards: Pujols secured the coveted National League Most Valuable Player award three times (2005, 2008, 2009), solidifying his place among the game’s elite.
600 & 700 Home Run Milestones: He joined the prestigious club of players with over 600 career home runs in 2014 and became only the fourth player to reach 700 career home runs in 2022.
Milestone Machine: Pujols has achieved numerous other milestones, including surpassing 3,000 hits and 2,000 RBIs, solidifying his status as a well-rounded offensive powerhouse.