2. Albert Pujols was born January 16 1980. His given name at birth was José Alberto Pujols Alcántara. He was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States in 1996. Pujols went to Fort Osage High School and Metropolitan Community College Albert Pujols was born January 16 1980. His given name at birth was José Alberto Pujols Alcántara. He was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States in 1996. Pujols went to Fort Osage High School and Metropolitan Community College

4. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1999 draft. He played his first major league game in 2001. He won the National League Rookie of the Year in 2001. Pujols won three MVP awards.(2005,2008,2009) He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1999 draft. He played his first major league game in 2001. He won the National League Rookie of the Year in 2001. Pujols won three MVP awards.(2005,2008,2009)

6. He also won two World Series titles (2006,2011) with the Cardinals. In the 2011 World Series he was the third player ever to hit three homeruns in one game. Pujols won six silver slugger awards. (2001,2003,2004,2008,2009,2010) Two Gold Gloves (2006,2010) In 2012 Pujols signed a 10 year $254 million dollar contract with The Los Angeles Angels.