6 Enthralling Facts about Albert Pujols

On May 15th, 2022, Pujols became the oldest player to pitch since 1929.

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Albert Pujols' father was a softball pitcher who struggled with alcoholism

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The last appearance Pujols made in the Major League was on October 4th, 2022

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He has been an 11-time All-Star in his 22 season in the Major League Baseball

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Albert Pujols became the first St. Louis Cardinals player since Luis Arroyo (1955) to make the All-Star Game in Rookie year.

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Albert was the first player to pile up at least 500 doubles in the first 12 season of his career.

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