| Albert Pujols |
 Pujols with the Cardinals |
| St. Louis Cardinals — No. 5 |
| First baseman |
Born: January 16, 1980 (1980-01-16) (age 30) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
| MLB debut |
| April 2, 2001 for the St. Louis Cardinals |
Career statistics (through June 14, 2010) |
| Batting average |
.333 |
| Home runs |
380 |
| Runs batted in |
1,160 |
| Teams |
- St. Louis Cardinals (2001–present)
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| Career highlights and awards |
- 8× All-Star selection (2001, 2003–2009)
- World Series champion (2006)
- 5× Silver Slugger Award (2001, 2003–2004, 2008–2009)
- Gold Glove Award (2006)
- 3× NL MVP (2005, 2008, 2009)
- 2× NL Hank Aaron Award (2003, 2009)
- 2001 NL Rookie of the Year
- 2004 NLCS MVP
- 2006 Marvin Miller Man of Year Award (Players Choice Award)
- 2008 Roberto Clemente Award
- 2009 TSN Player of the Decade
- 4× Fielding Bible Award (2006–2009)
- 3× TSN Player of the Year (2003, 2008, 2009)
- 3× ESPY Award for Best MLB Player (2005, 2006, 2009)
- 3× NL Outstanding Player Players Choice Award (2003, 2008, 2009)
- 3× NL Player of Year Players Choice Award (2003, 2008, 2009)
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