Albert Pujols
Awards & Honours
24
Awards Won
7
Honours
5
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Albert Pujols stands among the greatest hitters in baseball history with a resume that includes three MVP awards, 11 All-Star selections, and membership in the 700-home run club. His consistency over two decades earned him 12 Silver Slugger Awards and multiple Gold Gloves. He was inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2026 and joined the 3,000-hit club in 2012. His impact extends beyond statistics, influencing how modern players approach the game with his mechanical precision and work ethic.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
Inducted alongside Yadier Molina
President of Baseball Operations
Appointed to lead baseball operations for Dominican Winter League team
700 Home Run Club
Fourth player in history to reach 700 home runs
3,000 Hit Club
32nd player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits
Fastest to 300 Home Runs
Reached 300 home runs in 677 games
Key to the City of St. Louis
Honored for contributions to the city
Key to the City of Anaheim
Honored for contributions to the city
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Players of All Time
Top 100 Players of All Time
Top 100 Players of All Time
Greatest Hitters of All Time
100 Greatest Athletes of All Time
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
July 2009
The Machine
Sports Illustrated
June 2011
The Last Great Hitter
GQ
April 2014
The Man Who Never Slumps
Vogue
September 2016
Baseball's King
Records & Feats
Fourth Player to Hit 700 Home Runs
Joined Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth in the exclusive 700-home run club
Fastest to 300 Home Runs
Reached 300 home runs in just 677 games, a record that still stands
Member of 3,000-Hit Club
Became the 32nd player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits