Baseball player Albert Pujols is a first baseman and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999, he led the team to become a playoff contender and was voted National League Rookie of the Year. He is a nine-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, and has been praised by players and coaches as one of the greatest hitters of all time. Updated 2011
Albert Pujols
Professional baseball player
Born in: Dominican Republic
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