Albert Pujols Profile
Albert Pujols is a Dominican-American Businessman, Analyst, and former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter working at MLB Network serving as an analyst. He is also the founder and president of the Pujols Family Foundation.
Albert Pujols Education
Pujols went to Fort Osage High School where he graduated and played baseball. After his High School education, he joined Maple Woods Community College where he also played baseball.
Albert Pujols Career
Pujols serves as an analyst at MLB Tonight as well as a Special Assistant to the Commissioner on MLB Network. Prior to working as a broadcaster and Analyst at MLB Network, he was a Baseball player who accumulated 2218 RBI, 703 home runs, 686 doubles, and 3382 hits in 3080 Major League games. In addition to that, he is also ninth on the all-time hits list of 12 prolific seasons with his 3384 career hits with 10 years with the Los Angeles Angels, the St. Louis Cardinals, and one season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pujols ended his baseball career fourth in MLB history in 2022 with 703 home runs. Pujols played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2001 to 2011 and also played for the Los Angeles Angels from 2012 to 2021. In 2021, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals in the year 2022.
He has also received a ton of awards including three National League Most Valuable Player Awards along the way in 2009, 2008, and 2005. In 2022, he received ESPN’s Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award through the Pujols Family Foundation.
Albert Pujols Age
Pujols was born on January 16, 1980, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is therefore 43 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday every year on January 16th.
Albert Pujols Height
Pujols stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 3 inches.
Albert Pujols Family
Pujols was raised mainly by his grandmother and his 10 aunts and uncles. His father, Bienvenido Pujols struggled with alcoholism and played softball pitcher. In addition to that, Albert had to drag his father home after he got drunk after his softball games. No information has been gathered regarding Albert’s mother.
Albert Pujols Ex-Wife
Pujols was married to his ex-wife, Deidre Pujols. The two tied the knot on January 1, 2000 but Albert filed for a divorce in April 2022 due to irreconcilable differences. During the time Albert and Deidre were married, they welcomed their four kids named Albert Jr., Esther Grace, Ezra, and Sophia Pujols. Deidre also has a daughter named Isabella from her previus relationship.
Albert Pujols Relationship|Dating
After divorcing Deidre Pujols, Albert is now in a romantic relationship with Nicole Fernandez, a well-known social media influencer and personality. However, Albert received some backlash for dating Nicole since she is way to younger than him. Others also stated that Nicole is with Albert only for his money. The two often shares photos and videos on their Instagram accounts.
Albert Pujols Son
Pujols son, AJ Pujols is a Video creator and baseball player who graduated from college on May 4, 2023. He has been in a romantic relationship with Lexie Raen who is an artist for over 3 years. In addition to that, AJ Pujols is also an active golf player and has modeled for big companies like Vogue. AJ celebrated his birthday January 10, 2021.
Albert Pujols Salary
Being one of the top Businessman, Analyst, and former professional baseball player for MLB Network, Pujols earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Albert Pujols Net Worth
Pujols has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Businessman, Analyst, and former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter .
Albert Pujols Restaurant
Pujols is the owner of Pujols 5 Westport Grill, a family restaurants based in Westport Plaza of Maryland Heights, Missouri. The restaurant is owned by the Pujols and the Hanon family which was opened in 2006. In adition to that, some funds from the restaurant goes to the Pujols Family Foundation which mainly helps those living with Down syndrome in the Dominican Republic.
Albert Pujols MLB Network
Pujols is working at MLB Network where he works alongside other famous MLB Network anchors and reporters including;
- Yonder Alonso
- Greg Amsinger
- Ruben Amaro, Jr.
- A.J. Andrews
- Alex Avila
- Bob Costas
- Ron Darling
- Ryan Dempster
- Mark DeRosa
- Robert Flores
- Cliff Floyd
- Peter Gammons
- Lauren Gardner
- Carlos Peña