Player Snapshot
Albert Pujols built one of the most productive offensive careers in baseball history through consistency, power and an exceptional ability to drive in runs. From his emergence with the St. Louis Cardinals to his later years with the Los Angeles Angels and return to St. Louis, Pujols established himself as one of the defining right-handed hitters of his generation.
Pujols won three National League MVP awards, two World Series championships and six Silver Slugger awards. He finished his career with 703 home runs, more than 3,000 hits and over 2,200 RBIs. His combination of longevity and production placed him among the most accomplished offensive players in the history of the sport.
Key Player Info
Key Player Info
Position
First Base / Designated Hitter
Height
6'3"
Weight
235 lbs
Drafted
No. 402 overall, 1999
Teams
St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers
Jersey
No. 5
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Player Notes
Pujols made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001 and immediately became one of the most productive young hitters in baseball. He won National League Rookie of the Year and finished fourth in MVP voting during his first season.
His early Cardinals career included nine consecutive seasons with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs. Pujols won his first MVP award in 2005, followed by additional MVP seasons in 2008 and 2009. He helped the Cardinals win the 2006 and 2011 World Series, earning World Series MVP honors in 2011.
Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2012 season. Although injuries and age affected his production during parts of his Angels tenure, he continued to accumulate major career milestones, including 600 home runs in 2017 and 700 home runs in 2022.
He returned to the Cardinals for the 2022 season and experienced a late-career offensive resurgence. Pujols reached 700 career home runs in September 2022, becoming only the fourth player in MLB history to reach that mark at the time.
MLB Career Stats
Career Totals
Career Totals
The Pujols Resume
Career Achievements
Career Achievements
World Series Champion
2x
National League MVP
3x
MLB All-Star
11x
Silver Slugger
6x
Gold Glove
2x
NL Rookie of the Year
2001
World Series MVP
2011
700 Home Run Club
Yes
Hall of Fame
Eligible beginning in 2028
Cardinals Legacy
Pujols is most closely associated with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he spent the first 11 seasons of his career and the final season of his playing career. His Cardinals identity is connected to two championships, three MVP awards and some of the most productive offensive seasons of the 2000s.
Collectibles Note
Pujols' cards have several collecting entry points, including his 2001 rookie cards, early Cardinals issues, MVP seasons, World Series cards and 700-home-run milestone releases. His 2001 Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome rookie cards are particularly recognizable within the modern baseball card market.
Fun Fact
Pujols became the fourth player in MLB history to reach 700 career home runs.
Players Invest Take
Albert Pujols represents completed-career production at an exceptional level. His 700 home runs, 3,000-plus hits, three MVP awards and two championships give collectors multiple historical reasons to follow his cards. His profile is built around longevity, consistency and the strength of his Cardinals identity.
From an unheralded draft selection to 700 home runs, three MVP awards and two World Series championships, Albert Pujols built one of the most productive careers in modern baseball. From prospect to pro, Pujols became the Machine.
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