Albert PujolsPresident

José Alberto Pujols Alcántara, known as Albert Pujols, was born on January 16, 1980, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He moved to the United States in 1996 and starred at Fort Osage High School in Missouri before attending Maple Woods Community College. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999, Pujols made an immediate impact, winning NL Rookie of the Year in 2001.

Over his 22-year MLB career, Pujols became one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. A 3-time NL MVP, 11-time All-Star, and 2-time World Series champion, he recorded 703 home runs (4th all-time), 3,384 hits, and 2,218 RBIs(2nd all-time). Known for his consistency, he had 10 seasons of 30+ HRs and 100+ RBIs to begin his career.

He spent 11 seasons with the Cardinals, 10 with the Angels, and finished his career with a memorable final season in St. Louis in 2022—highlighted by reaching the 700-home-run milestone.

Off the field, Pujols is widely respected for his charitable work through the Pujols Family Foundation, supporting families of children with Down syndrome and communities in the Dominican Republic.

Albert Pujols retired as one of the most complete hitters and respected ambassadors in Major League Baseball history.