St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Hero – Albert Pujols

Albert is among the most respected players in baseball. Teammates and coaches appreciate his commitment to winning. He is already one of the top twenty position players of the modern era, but the 2011 season has statistically been one of Albert Pujols worst seasons in his entire career.

Jose Alberto Pujols (Prince Albert, Phat Albert or The Machine)
Positions: First Baseman, Leftfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6′ 3″, Weight: 230 lb.
Born: January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic
High School: Fort Osage (Independence, MO)
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1999 amateur draft.
Debut: April 2, 2001
Team: Cardinals 2001-2011

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