How Well Do You Know Albert Pujols?

1. During his first season, Albert Pujols

Won the NL Rookie of the Year award

Finished 2nd in the NL ROY voting to Roy Oswalt

Finished 3rd in the NL ROY voting to Roy Oswalt and JImmy Rollins

2. Albert Pujols was born in

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Miami, Florida

San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

St. Louis, Missouri

3. Albert Pujol's given name is

Alberto Alejandro Pujols

Jose Alberto Pujols

Juan Alberto Pujols

Albert Michael Pujols

4. Albert Pujols was acquired by the Cardinals

As an undrafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic.

As a first-round draft pick out of the University of Missouri.

As a 13th round draft pick out of high school.

As a free agent (he was with another team before the Cardinals).

In a trade.

5. Since Pujol's debut in '01, who has hit more homers?

Albert Pujols

Alex Rodriguez

6. Albert Pujols has never

Hit 50 homers in a season.

Led the NL in doubles.

Led the NL in OBP.

Hit under .200 in a playoff series.

Played in less than 150 games in a season (entering '10).

7. True or False: Albert Pujols has a 20-20 (at least 20 homers, at least 20 SB) season on his resume.

True

False

8. Including his 2011 salary, how much money has Albert Pujols made as a player?

Over $100 million.

Around 90 million.

Around 75 million.

Around 65 million.

9. True or False: Albert Pujols has won a World Series MVP award.

True

False

10. During his career, Albert Pujols has played

Just every infield position

Every outfield position and 1st base

Just 1st base

Every position besides pitcher and catcher

Every position besides pitcher and catcher and 1 other position

Albert Pujols has played 1075 career games at 1B, 96 at 3B, 1 each at SS and 2B, 269 in LF, and 40 in RF. He has never played CF, catcher, or pitcher during his career.

Explanation

Albert Pujols has played 1075 career games at 1B, 96 at 3B, 1 each at SS and 2B, 269 in LF, and 40 in RF. He has never played CF, catcher, or pitcher during his career.

11. What do Albert Pujols and Barry Bonds have in common?

They both took steroids.

They both have a .300 career BA.

They went to the same high school.

They both have more career walks than strikeouts.

They both have won exactly 5 Silver Slugger awards.

12. During all of his seasons in the big leagues entering 2011, Pujols hasn't

Hit 30 or more homers in every season.

Scored 100 or more runs in every season.

Stolen 16 or less bases in every season.

Hit .300 or better in every season.

Hit 30 or more doubles in every season.

He only scored 99 runs in '07.

Explanation

He only scored 99 runs in '07.

13. In his first career game, Albert Pujols

Went 1 for 3.

Went 2 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI.

Went 0 for 4 with 2 strikeouts.

Went 0 for 1 with 2 walks.

14. In which of these hitting categories has Albert Pujols led the NL the most times?

Runs

Total bases

SLG (slugging %)

IBB (intentional walks)

There is a tie between at least 2 of the other choices.

Pujols has lead the NL five times each in runs and IBB. He has led the NL in total bases 4 times and SLG thrice.

Explanation

Pujols has lead the NL five times each in runs and IBB. He has led the NL in total bases 4 times and SLG thrice.

15. How many times has Pujols led the NL in a Triple Crown category (HR, RBI, or BA) in a season?

2

3

4

5

Never

Pujols led the NL in BA in '03 at .359, homers in '09 with 47, and homers an RBI in 2010 with 42 and 118. Pujols has led the majors in many different categories during his career, but those are the only times he's led in Triple Crown categories.

Explanation

Pujols led the NL in BA in '03 at .359, homers in '09 with 47, and homers an RBI in 2010 with 42 and 118. Pujols has led the majors in many different categories during his career, but those are the only times he's led in Triple Crown categories.