I love the Philadelphia Phillies. I have an unhealthy obsession with the Philadelphia Phillies. I named my first born after a Phillies player, but there's something about Albert Pujols that I simply can't resist. He's amazing, and amazing is an understatement. He's been in the majors for 8 seasons now (currently in season 9), and he's already cemented his place in history as one of the best hitters of all-time.
Career So Far:*967 runs scored. He would have 8 straight seasons of 100+ runs, but he fell one short in 2007 scoring only 99.
*1554 hits, with no fewer than 177 in a season.
*346 doubles, twice hitting 51.
*326 homeruns, with no fewer than 32 in a season.
*1002 rbi, and has cleared 103 rbi in all 8 full seasons thus far.
*.335 batting average, never batting below .314 (ranks 23rd all-time).
*48 stolen bases, a very smart base runner that takes the extra base when the occasion arises.
*1.051 OPS, that's astronomical (ranks 5th all-time).
*Has 202 more walks (712) than strikeouts (510).
*In 53 postseason games- .323 avg, 1.021 OPS, 10 dbl, 13 hr, 39 r, and 35 rbi.
He's won 2 MVP's, finished 2nd 3 times, and finished 9th or better in the balloting every season. Has 4 Silver Slugger Awards, 1 Gold Glove, and is a 7 time all-star.
What's not to love?
Pujols really does hit everything.
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5 comments:
i cant say that im a pujols fan, but my god! if only that man played for the sox. he'd be a fine replacement for that old gasbag paul konerko (sorry paulie, but its time for you to go...)
Konerko is a good guy, and has had solid production throughout his MLB career, but his best years are behind him.
Pujols is a beast. I pray to God that his name/body remain clean and not a word about enhancements is said in a damning way about him.
Pujols has been a monster thus far in his career. Many people talk about Manny Ramirez being one of the best right-handed hitters the game has ever seen, but Pujols has been just as good, with less protection throughout the early years of his career.
I know it sounds like I am jumping on the Pujols bandwagon, but
I practically worship the guy.
I agree YouGab, Pujols is a better player, and has better sportsmanship than Ramirez. I'm glad GM_Carson has put into words the feeling I, too, have had for Pujols.
Albert Pujols...RULES.
Nuff said!
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