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Albert Pujols is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 16, 1980

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Also Known As José Alberto Pujols • José Alberto Pujols Alcántara
Born January 16, 1980 (age 44) • Santo Domingo • Dominican Republic
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (2009) • Most Valuable Player (2008) • Most Valuable Player (2005) • Silver Slugger Award (x6) • Gold Glove (x2) • three-time MVP • Rookie of the Year Award • National League Championship Series MVP • 2 World Series championships • 1x batting champion • 10x All-Star
College Maple Woods Community College (Kansas City, MO)
Height/Weight 6 ft 3 inches, 235 lb (190 cm, 106 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date April 2, 2001
Draft Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the June 1999 MLB draft.
Team Los Angeles Angels
Jersey Number 5 (2012-2019, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels) • 5 (2001-2011, St. Louis Cardinals)
Position first baseman, leftfielder, and third baseman
Twitter Handle @PujolsFive

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Albert Pujols played first baseman, leftfielder, and third baseman.
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Albert Pujols was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Albert Pujols was 6 ft 3 inches, 235 lb (190 cm, 106 kg).
When was Albert Pujols born?
Albert Pujols was born on January 16, 1980.

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