Albert Pujols
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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award...success this year was the acquisition of Matt Holliday in July. Holliday, who hit cleanup behind Pujols, helped St. Louis win the NL Central and then became a free agent. "The whole city of St. Louis wants Matt back and myself,... In this article: Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds, Cardinals, Matt Holliday, St. Louis, Mike Schmidt, Mickey Mantle, and Ryan Howard |
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Sports Illustrated Writers | 3 days ago
Ted Keith: Pujols in a class by himself
...nine more than his next-best year. He made another All-Star team, won another Silver Slugger and powered the Cardinals to their sixth playoff appearance -- and fifth NL Central title -- in his nine seasons. And, oh yes, he did it while coming...
In this article: MVP, Barry Bonds, Surgery, Cardinals, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger
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Bleacher Report | 3 days ago
The St. Louis Cardinals Should Name Albert Pujols El Capitan
...best leaders in baseball, right up there with Derek Jeter-the Captain. Not only is Albert an amazing ballplayer, he is also the emotional leader of the Cardinals. If Paul Konerko and Jason Varitek can be team captain, I see no reason why...
In this article: St. Louis Cardinals, Derek Jeter, MVP, Ken Boyer, Barry Bonds, Jason Varitek, Paul Konerko, and National League Most Valuable Player
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ESPN | November 12, 2009
Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira each win Silver Slugger awards
...Slugger awards St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols and New York Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira, the National and American League home run leaders, were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards. The awards,...
In this article: Mark Teixeira, Silver Slugger, American League, National League, Ryan Zimmerman, Evan Longoria, Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, and Adam Lind
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CBS Sports | 3 days ago
Pujols' goal of catching Jeter might be tough in St. Louis
...even harder to win. "This organization, it's always been about winning," he said. To be sure, the Cardinals have averaged 91 wins in Pujols' nine seasons. They've been in the playoffs six times and in the World Series twice, winning in...
In this article: Derek Jeter, Most Valuable Player, Cardinals, Matt Holliday, Barry Bonds, St. Louis, Cy Young Awards, World Series, and Yankees
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L.A. Times - Baseball News | 3 days ago
Albert Pujols is unanimous winner of NL MVP award
Albert Pujols is unanimous winner of NL MVP award The first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals wins the award for the second year in a row and for the third time in his career. Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in...
In this article: Jimmy Clausen, Charlie Weis, Lane Kiffin, Barry Bonds, Concussion, Jack Swarbrick, Ball State, and Roger Goodell
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BBC News | 3 days ago
Pujols and Mauer take MVP prizes
...win in four years, following Justin Morneau in 2006. Pujols, who led the Cardinals to the Central Division title, batted .327 as he won the NL accolade for a second consecutive year. He also topped the NL in runs, total bases and on-base...
In this article: Joe Mauer, MVP, Mark Teixeira, American League, Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter, Justin Morneau, and Miguel Cabrera
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Description from Wikipedia:
José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (born January 16, 1980), better known as Albert Pujols (), is a professional baseball player who has played his entire career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals. Currently a first baseman, Pujols is well-known for his all-around ability as a player to hit for both average and power, plus his base-running and fielding excellence. His consistency over his nine years in the Major Leagues has earned him the reputation as one of the best players in the game today and the most feared hitter in baseball, according to a poll of all 30 MLB managers in 2008. Since his MLB debut in 2001, Pujols has been selected as an All-Star eight times, has won the National League Most Valuable Player Award three times, and won a World Series title in 2006.
After the end of the 2009 season, he led all active players in batting average (.334), slugging percentage (.628), and ranks among the leading home run hitters in Major League Baseball history.
He stands , weighs 231 lbs, bats and throws right-handed.
- Birth Date:
- January 16, 1980
- Number:
- 5
- Position:
- First baseman
- Bats:
- Right
- Debut Date:
- April 2
- Debut team:
- St. Louis Cardinals
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