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Albert Pujols is the first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. Pujols was named MVP of the National League for 2008. He also won the award in 2005.
On July 3, 2009, Pujols hit his fourth grand slam of the season and 31 homerun of the year, breaking several records and continuing on his 2009 season warpath. Pujols leads the majors in homeruns, RBIs, total bases, runs scored, on base percentage and slugging percentage. His homerun on July 3 was the 350 of his career, making him the third youngest player to reach that number behind Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey, Jr. Pujuls is 29.http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684116&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl
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Fast Facts:
- Full name: Jose Alberto Pujols
- Born: January 16, 1980
- Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- Rookie year: 2001
- Positions: 1B, 3B
- All-Star selections: 5
- 2001: NL ROY
- 2003: NL Batting title
- 2004: NLCS MVP
- 2005: National League MVP
- 2006: World Series Champion
- 2008: Winner of Roberto Clemente Award
- 2008: National League MVP
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Early Life
Jose Alberto Pujols Alcantara was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on January 16, 1980. He moved to United States in the 1990's, and attended Fort Osage High School, then later Maple Woods Community College. -
Pro Career
Pujols was selected with the 402nd pick in the 1999 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent several years in the minors winning the Single - A Midwest League Most Valuable Player award in 1999. He would make the Big League team in 2001 and eventually winning the National League Rookie of the Year. It would be the first of many accolades to come in his illustrious career. In 2005, he was named the National League Most Valuable Player and he would win a World Series Championship in 2006. As of 2008, he has been elected to six All-Star teams and he has won three Silver Slugger Awards, winning in 2001, 2003, and 2004, and the Gold Glove Award for 2006. -
Roberto Clemente Award
On October 25, 2008, it was announced by Major League Baseball that Pujols had won the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award. Pujols was presented the award during Game 3 of the 2007 World Series. Commissioner Bud Selig referred to the award as the "symbol of our (Major League Baseball) social awareness."ESPN.com: Pujols presented with 2008 Roberto Clemente Award
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ESPN.com: Pujols goes deep twice, ties career best with 7 RBI's
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Albert Pujols on Jesus, Christmas and Advent Conspiracy. Windsor Crossing http://bit.ly/4fnciK //// good video!
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Pujols Receives Silver Slugger Award: (Louisville, KY) -- Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was among those.. http://tinyurl.com/ykru2hb
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Pujols Receives Silver Slugger Award: (Louisville, KY) -- Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was among those.. http://bit.ly/1zZisS
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I can't sleep!! Niggaz tryna steal my car again?? Where is my Louisville Slugger??!? I'm finna go Albert Pujols on a nigga!!!!!!!
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Wondering in what dimension @turoczy gets his rest. You're like the Albert Pujols ESPN commercials: Man or Machine?
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View All Albert Pujols Questions (19) | Ask a Questionwhat invention won Albert Einstein the Nobel prize? (5 Answers)He won the prize for the discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect. read moreDoes anyone think Albert Pujols has ever used steroids or other performance enhancing drugs like HGH? (1 Answer)I have no idea. But ...... Like Ms. Benita from Living Color says: “I ain’t one to gossip...” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalfROW0kmA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afKOVQ03YA Kim Wayans - What a great talent! read moreIs Franks bunny costume in Donnie Darko a reference to the Little Albert experiment? (2 Answers)I don't think that is necessarily the case. The Little Albert experiment utilized more than just bunnies for the conditioning. I think there may be more of a connection between ... read moreComplete setlist for Bob Dylans Royal Albert Hall show? (1 Answer)Bob Dylan's site features set lists. May 26th, 1966 She Belongs To Me 4th Time Around Visions Of Johanna It's All Over Now, Baby Blue Desolation Row Just Like A ... read more
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Pujols Receives Silver Slugger Award
(Louisville, KY) -- Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was among those to receive a Silver Slugger Award yesterday. The honor is bestowed upon the top ...WJBD Online (November 13, 2009) -
Jeter, Pujols earn Aaron Awards
The New York Yankees shortstop and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their ...ESPN (November 02, 2009) -
SBN Awards: MVPs go to Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols, who I'm pretty sure might be an alien from some other galaxy where everyone has giant thighs and finds baseball to be as easy as a game of ...Camden Chat (blog) (November 12, 2009) -
No Tigers player is 'untouchable'
He used a deal for Albert Pujols, who is in that category with the St. Louis Cardinals, as an example of why he'd never say never about trading anybody. ...MLive.com (November 13, 2009)
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Albert Pujols Vital Stats
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- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 225
- Rookie Year: 2001
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Albert Pujols Timeline
- January 16, 1980: Born
- 2001: National League Rookie of the Year
- 2003: National League Batting Champion
- 2005: National League Most Valuable Player
- 2006: World Series Champion
- 2007: All-Star Selection
- 2008: Winner of Roberto Clemente Award, NL MVP
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SB Nation N.L. MVP: Albert Pujols - Bucs Dugout
St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols connects for a two-run home run in the in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam). Browse more photos » ...bucsdugout.com (November 11, 2009) -
SBN Awards: MVPs go to Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols - Camden Chat
SBN baseball writers awarded the Most Valuable Player awards to Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols.camdenchat.com (November 12, 2009) -
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Sir Albert The St. Louis Cardinals slugger just keeps out-doing himself, and I'm talking about generous acts off of the field. Mike Coolbaugh was Pujols former teammate and a minor league 1st base coach who got killed on the field. ...joelalangton.wordpress.com (November 11, 2009) -
Albert Pujols, Most Valuable Person - Bleed Cubbie Blue
In addition to a big heart... … Pujols has a good memory. Mike Coolbaugh played in five games for the 2002 Cardinals. "You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra. by Al on Nov 5, 2009 12:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs ...bleedcubbieblue.com (November 05, 2009)
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