Albert Pujols

GENERAL INFO

Albert Pujols is the slugging superstar first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. 2007 is Pujols' seventh season of playing Major League Baseball. Albert Pujols is the only player in MLB history to bat over.300 with 30+ home runs, 100+ RBI, and 100+ runs scored in each of his first 6 Major League Baseball seasons. It is the same jersey worn by NL players during the 2007 All Star Home Run Derby. It features authentic, on-field lettering and numbers. [1]
Here's the rub. Albert Pujols was called out at home plate in the 3rd inning and he was clearly safe. [2]
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, who is on track to walk 154 times this season, is getting frustrated with not seeing enough pitches to hit. With a 3-0 count against Guillermo Mota, Pujols took a strike, then swung at two low pitches to strike out for only the seventh time this season. [3]

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* Through April 24 - Current stats updated real-time, Career stats updated nightly.(More…)

* The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols Albert Pujols Albert Pujols, who is on track to walk 154 times this season, is getting frustrated with not seeing enough pitches to hit.(More…)

* It was astonishing how difficult it was to narrow the list of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Albert Pujols ' masher memories down to 10.(More…)

* David Pinto over at Baseball Musings references a St. Louis Dispatch article that talks about the frequency with which pitchers are attempting to walk Albert Pujols this season, and how he is changing his plate approach as a result.(More…)

* Baseball's Top 10 Hitters.(More…)

Through April 24 - Current stats updated real-time, Career stats updated nightly. Albert Pujols has not been involved in any transactions this season. [4] Albert Pujols is confident he can make it through another season, and maybe even the rest of his career, without needing reconstructive surgery on the elbow that's hampered him off and on since 2003. [4]


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols Albert Pujols Albert Pujols, who is on track to walk 154 times this season, is getting frustrated with not seeing enough pitches to hit. With a 3-0 count against Guillermo Mota Guillermo Mota Guillermo Mota, Pujols took a strike, then swung at two low pitches to strike out for only the seventh time this season. [3] In April 2006 Albert Pujols set a new National League record for home runs hit during the month of April National League record for home runs hit during the month of April. [5]

Albert Pujols drills a baseball into the upper deck in St. Louis for his 47th home run of the year, a new career high. [6]

Albert Pujols absolutely CRUSHES the Pirates, especially in Pittsburgh. With his 21 straight games of reaching base, Pujols looks to extend that with a hit or walk this week in Pitt. [7] Baseball Daily Dose (Apr 23) Daily Dose examines Carlos Gomez's return to earth and discusses how Albert Pujols ended up playing second base. In the Clubhouse (Apr 22) On a redesigned host course at this week's Byron Nelson Championship, Rob Bolton likes Luke Donald to improve on his 2007 runner-up finish. [8] In 2006 Albert Pujols of the Major League Baseball St. Louis Cardinals was unable to retain his National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) title from 2005, despite batting.331 with 49 home runs and 137 runs batted in (RBIs). He did win the only thing better than an MVP award - a World Series championship. [9] The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, who led the AL with 48 home runs, was named the league's regular-season MVP; Albert Pujols of St. Louis was MVP in the NL. Michael Young of the Texas Rangers. [9]


It was astonishing how difficult it was to narrow the list of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Albert Pujols ' masher memories down to 10. [10] The St. Louis Cardinals experienced a gamut of emotions Thursday when a rumored list of names that began circulating before the official release of the Mitchell report included former NL MVP Albert Pujols. Pujols was angered to hear his name mistakenly linked to the report. WNBC-TV in New York, which posted the rumored list on its Web site, apologized for "for providing the incorrect information." [11] Multimedia highlights on Albert Pujols, stats and bio. Complete in-depth look at Albert Pujols' career both on and off the field. [12]

Albert Pujols is quickly becoming not only the best player in the MLB on a consistent basis, but also a superstar to fans and the media. [12]


David Pinto over at Baseball Musings references a St. Louis Dispatch article that talks about the frequency with which pitchers are attempting to walk Albert Pujols this season, and how he is changing his plate approach as a result. [2] The problem, in two words, was Miguel Cabrera. He was missing too many ground balls. His range was becoming not just an issue, but a crisis. Cabrera is a tremendous hitter who is warming up to his role and to his future in Detroit as a slugger on the level of Albert Pujols in St. Louis or. [2] Teams are walking Albert Pujols at every opportunity, and it's causing Albert to change his approach at the plate for the worse: After leading in the count 3-0 against Guillermo Mota, Pujols took a strike, then swung at two low. [2] Here's the rub. Albert Pujols was called out at home plate in the 3rd inning and he was clearly safe. [2] After being no-hit by Matt Cain through six innings, Albert Pujols broke it up with a double in the top of the seventh. [2] I always watch videotape of pitchers before the game and even sometimes during. IGN Sports: What will it take for the Cardinals to make it to the World Series this year? Albert Pujols: For us to stay healthy. IGN Sports: You're going to be on the cover of Backyard Baseball this year. What was it about that game that made you want to be a part of the series? Albert Pujols: My wife Deidre bought the game for my son A.J. and he's loved it ever since. [13]

IGN Sports: Is it easier for you to hit in real life or against your son in Backyard Baseball? Albert Pujols: Real life. A.J. is pretty tough out thereI can't watch videotape on him! And while Pujols studies the movement of his son's cyber pitches, every scout is stuck studying tape to find a weakness in the big man's swing. They've been watching the same tapes for years and still come to the same conclusion. [13] IGN Sports: Do you see yourself as a home run hitter or a line drive hitter who hits home runs? What's the difference in terms of approach? Albert Pujols: I consider myself a line drive hitter with power. [13] IGN Sports: How important is preparation when it comes to facing a pitcher? What types of preparation do you go through before a game? Albert Pujols: 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. [13] IGN Sports: How many car windows did you break with the long ball growing up? Albert Pujols: None actually. [13]

You want to talk about someone who should be the new face of baseball, don't let your lips dare say one name before speaking of Albert Pujols. [13]


Baseball's Top 10 Hitters. Albert Pujols Albert Pujols : He is simply the best hitter in the game. [14] Milwaukee botched a sure game ending double play ball hit by Albert Pujols with runners on first. [15] Teams are walking Albert Pujols at every opportunity, and it's causing Albert to change his approach at the plate for the worse : The game increasingly steps around Pujols. [15]

Technically, Izzy got the save in last night's 5-4 win over the Brewers, but Albert Pujols should get all the credit in the world for preserving the win for the Redbirds. [15] One thing that I know is that pissing off Albert Pujols tends to be a bad idea for most pitchers. [16] You only go after someone during batting practice if you're actually angry. Apparently, Albert Pujols Albert Pujols and Brandon Backe Brandon Backe are actually angry with each other, because they got into what's being described as "a quarrel" during batting practice before today's Cardinals/Astros game. [16] As you might have heard yesterday, Cardinals alpha male Albert Pujols hit three homers, including a walk-off, in the Cardinals' 8-7 win over the Reds yesterday. (By the way, we've been getting this question a lot, so we need to settle it right now before anybody else gets confused. [17]

Albert Pujols has already made a name for himself as perhaps the best player of the 2000-2010 decade. [18] Albert Pujols is the slugging superstar first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. 2007 is Pujols' seventh season of playing Major League Baseball. Albert Pujols is the only player in MLB history to bat over.300 with 30+ home runs, 100+ RBI, and 100+ runs scored in each of his first 6 Major League Baseball seasons. It is the same jersey worn by NL players during the 2007 All Star Home Run Derby. It features authentic, on-field lettering and numbers. [1] SAN FRANCISCO — Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals has agreed to participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby on Monday, Major League Baseball officials confirmed Sunday. [1]

Pujols Fan.com is an Albert Pujols fan site maintained by Paul, a life-long St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and of course a Pujols Fan. [1] "Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols turned on the power during batting practice, receiving several ovations from the crowd about a half hour before game time. [19] It provided, among other things, Rico Washington his first major-league start and first baseman Albert Pujols his first day off this season." "The season isn't two weeks old and the Cardinals publicly concede a desire for another bat to fortify their batting order beneath first baseman Albert Pujols." [19] "Albert Pujols is one of five finalists for the Hank Aaron Award, which is given each season to the top offensive player in each league." "Manager Tony La Russa will continue to play first baseman Albert Pujols as he attempts a seventh straight season with 100 RBIs, 30 home runs, a.300 average and 100 runs." [19]

"First baseman Albert Pujols and lefthanded pitcher Mike Maroth spent time Thursday morning watching some clubhouse TV." [19] Two late-inning plate appearances in Tuesday's 12-inning, 9-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers proved too much. Albert Pujols admitted his patience is wearing thin." "First baseman Albert Pujols compared Tuesday night's collision with Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Bill Hall to running fist-first into a wall, with the impact leaving his left hand swollen and his shoulder jarred. [19]

"Cardinals manager Tony La Russa left open the possibility of instituting some "Pujols Rules" to preserve and protect slugger Albert Pujols' vexing right elbow." [19]


SELECTED SOURCES

1. Pujols Fan.com - Albert Pujols Fan Page
http://www.pujolsfan.com/

2. Albert Pujols - News, Video, Photos, and Rumors from BallHype
http://ballhype.com/mlb/albert_pujols/

3. Albert Pujols MLB Baseball at CBSSports.com
http://sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/223571

4. ESPN - Albert Pujols Stats, News, Photos - St. Louis Cardinals
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=6619

5. Albert Pujols Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=pujolal01

6. Albert Pujols Smashes His 47th Home Run Of The Season - albert pujols - cardinals - baseball - home run - Sports - GoFish Your Video Online
http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1052164

7. Albert Pujols Club
http://www.albertpujolsclub.com/

8. Fantasy Baseball - Football, Basketball, Hockey, forums, rankings, draft guide - Rotoworld.com
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=3165

9. Pujols, Albert —' Britannica Online Encyclopedia
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9437422/Pujols-Albert

10. SI.com - Writers - Jon Weisman: Pujols' top 11 career highlights - Wednesday May 17, 2006 12:03PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_weisman/05/16/pujols.moments/index.html

11. ESPN - Pujols reacts upon hearing name on rumored list - MLB
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3155234

12. Albert Pujols, Albert Pujols picture, Albert Pujols Mississippi Rebels
http://www.bullz-eye.com/sports/athletes/albert_pujols.htm

13. IGN: Albert Pujols Interview
http://sports.ign.com/articles/709/709384p1.html

14. Baseball's Current Top 10 Hitters: Albert Pujols and David Ortiz Are Baseball's Best Hitters.
http://baseball.suite101.com/article.cfm/baseballs_top_10_hitters

15. Albert Pujols - Sphere
http://www.sphere.com/search?q=Albert+Pujols&tq=1&datedrop=1&lang=en

16. Albert Pujols Will Make You Pay for Your Insolence, Brandon Backe - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/04/09/albert-pujols-will-make-you-pay-for-your-insolence-brandon-back/

17. Baseball: Albert Pujols Is Becoming Vaguely Ludicrous
http://deadspin.com/sports/baseball/albert-pujols-is-becoming-vaguely-ludicrous-167644.php

18. Albert Pujols - BR Bullpen
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Albert_Pujols

19. Albert Pujols News: Pro Sports Daily
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/players/albert-pujols.html

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