![]() ![]() 254/.299/.460 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI in 85 games with the Dodgers.Batted. 939 OPS in his 146 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching.Ranked among MLB leaders against left-handed pitching in homers (13, T-10th), slugging (.603, T-11th), and RBI (34, T-12th).Began the season with the Angels, but was designated for assignment on 5/6, cleared waivers on 5/13, and signed as a free agent by the Dodgers on 5/17.Batted. ![]() 301 (22-73) with runners in scoring position, the 14th season in his career batting over. 236 (65-275) with 17 home runs and 50 RBI.His 17 home runs tied his lowest total in a non-COVID shortened season (also 17 HR in 99 games in 2013).The Dodgers and Angels were 61-48 (.560) in games which he played and 34-20 (.630) in games during which he recorded a hit.Batted. Played in a combined 109 games between both LA clubs, batting. 2015 partnered with Clayton Kershaw to host a charity whiffle ball game at Angel Stadium. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO which opened in 2009.In Sept. ![]() Created Strike Out Slavery in 2017 after learning that modern slavery is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world.As part of ongoing awareness efforts, he teamed up with singer/songwriter Nick Jonas for postgame benefit concerts at Angel Stadium.Makes annual visits to the Dominican Republic and donates time and resources to several causes.His $70,000 award from Major League Baseball Players Trust went toward The Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome at St. Foundation is dedicated to the love, care and development of people with Down Syndrome and also reaches out to impoverished families in the Dominican Republic.Hosted annual Albert Pujols Celebrity Golf Classics to benefit Pujols Family Foundation.Also active in the Strike Out Slavery campaign. Also nominated in 2003.Traveled to Israel during the 2016 offseason and visited the new Shalva National Children’s Center, which is worldly renowned for providing state-of-the-art care and community outreach services of families with special needs children in Israel, including those with Down Syndrome.Donated annual funds to the Angels Baseball Foundation.Started Pujols Family Foundation in 2005. Philanthropic Efforts: 2008 Roberto Clemente Award winner in recognition of his outstanding play on the field and tireless work in the community. Others include “The Machine” and “Prince Albert.”.Favorite sport after baseball is basketball.Grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.Originally signed by Cardinals scout Dave Karaff.He has five children: Isabella, Sophia, Ester, Alberto Jr. Louis.After the 2011 World Series, was recognized with his own Wheaties cereal box cover.In a poll at ESPN’s website, voters selected “Winnie the Pujols” over “Phat Albert” as Chris Berman’s best nickname for Albert. Also nominated by his teammates in 20.Graduated in 1998 from Fort Osage High School in Independence, Missouri.Twice earned all-state honors in baseball.Earned a baseball scholarship to Maple Woods College in Kansas City, Missouri.At age 16, moved with his father from Dominican Republic to Kansas City.Became U.S. Played for Dominican Republic in inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic.2006 winner of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award. ![]()
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