Albert Pujols, a Dominican-American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter, was born on January 16, 1980. He is a Major League Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1999 MLB draft after playing one season of collegiate baseball.
He was named the National League Rookie of the Year as a rookie with the Cardinals in 2001.
Albert Pujols parents: Meet father Bienvenido Pujols and mother Mrs. Pujols
He was an only child. His father, Bienvenido Pujols, was a softball pitcher who suffered from alcoholism. Pujols frequently had to drive his father home after games because he became inebriated. Pujols grew up playing baseball with limes for balls and a milk carton for a glove.
He, his father, and his grandmother moved to New York City’s Washington Heights in 1996, when he witnessed a shooting at a bodega.
There is no information about his mother.
Albert Pujols parents nationality
His parents are from the Dominican Republic.
Pujols was a stalwart for the Cardinals, helping them win two World Series titles in 2006 and 2011. Pujols became a free agent after the 2011 season and signed a 10-year contract with the Angels.
Are Albert Pujols parents still together?
There is no information that indicates if his parents are still together.
