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Baseball Biography

Albert Pujols

“Pujols”

Dominican · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Born 16 January 1980

First Baseman
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Dominican Hall of Famer whose three MVP awards, 700 career home runs and incomparable right-handed swing established him as one of the three or four greatest hitters in the history of baseball.

Albert Pujols is one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, a three-time NL MVP who produced one of the most dominant 10-year runs of any hitter ever. A career 700-home run hitter who also ranked among the game's finest first basemen defensively, Pujols combined exceptional bat speed, elite power, and consistent performance across 22 seasons. He retired after reaching 700 home runs — only the fourth player in history to achieve the milestone.

Famous For

Consistent power hitting and RBI production

Playing Style

How They Played

Power hitter with exceptional plate discipline and clutch hitting ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the greatest first basemen and right-handed hitters in MLB history

Career Journey

Timeline

2001 📌 MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals
2001 🥇 NL Rookie of the Year
2005 🥇 NL MVP Award
2006 🏆 World Series champion with Cardinals
2008 🥇 NL MVP Award
2009 🥇 NL MVP Award
2014 🎯 500th career home run
2018 🎯 3000th career hit
2022 🎯 700th career home run
Career Timeline — Albert Pujols
2001
MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals
2001
NL Rookie of the Year
2005
NL MVP Award
2006
World Series champion with Cardinals
2008
NL MVP Award
2009
NL MVP Award
2014
500th career home run
2018
3000th career hit
2022
700th career home run