Name: Albert Pujols
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Born: Jan 16, 1980 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
College: Maple Woods (MO) CC
Draft: 1999 - 13th round by the St. Louis Cardinals
Albert Pujols was born on January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Albert and his family immigrated to the United States in the early 1990s and upon his arrival Pujols realized that he loved the game of baseball. Albert loved to play baseball, watch baseball, and even talk about baseball. The game quickly became his passion and practice paid off. In high school Albert was known as a great hitter with a batting average of over .500 his first season, which is undeniably impressive. Unlike a lot of young men, Albert’s passion for baseball didn’t die when he graduated from high school. Instead, Pujols attended Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City. His first season with the community college team proved fruitful, as he hit a grand slam and turned an unassisted triple play! Albert Pujols made his talent, with a batting average of .461 his first year in college.
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols
