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Albert Pujols

Dominican-American baseball player · Dominican Republic · On the map · Athletes · Born 1980 · age 46

José Alberto Pujols Alcántara is a Dominican-American professional baseball manager and former first baseman and designated hitter who is the President of Baseball Operations of the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Professional Baseball League.

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2011Great Immigrants AwardAward2009Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardAward2008Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardAward2007“My wife Deidre bought the game for my son A.J. and he's loved it ever since. So when we had the opportunity to become a part of it, I couldn't say no.”In their wordsWhen asked about being featured on the cover of Backyard Baseball 2007.

2005“It was amazing how quickly the silence fell on the crowd.”In their wordsOn his go-ahead home run in the 2005 National League Championship Series against the Houston Astros

Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardAward2003Player of the YearAward2001Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year AwardAward1980Born16 January 1980

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Career 4

ClubYears
St. Louis Cardinals2022
Los Angeles Dodgers2021
Los Angeles Angels2012-2021
St. Louis Cardinals2001-2011

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3 statements, newest first

  1. I consider myself a line drive hitter with power. I just try to put my best swing on the ball every time.

    When asked what type of hitter he would consider himself to be., Own words

  2. Preparation is very important. The pitcher is going to do his job and prepare for you so you as a hitter must do the same.

    When asked about the importance of preparation., Own words

  3. I learned to play (baseball) on the streets in the Dominican Republic when I was 8 yrs old.

    When asked about how he learned to play baseball., Own words

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Awards

Great Immigrants Award2011
Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award2009
Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award2008
Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award2005
Player of the Year2003
Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award2001
Rawlings Gold Glove Award

About this person

He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "the Machine", Pujols is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

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Country
Dominican Republic
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1980 · age 46

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The same award as Albert

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