Albert Pujols

## About

Albert Pujols is an MVP-winning player who made his MLB debut in 2001. He has played several positions in his career, but was listed as a left fielder on Backyard Baseball 2003. He was the last remaining pro in either the 2001 or 2003 versions of the game to be an active MLB player, retiring after the 2022 MLB season.

## Scouting Reports

### Backyard Baseball 2003

Albert Pujols

Albert's biggest attribute is his bat, which has 88 out of 100 power and 50 out of 100 contact. His arm is notable as being one of the weakest of all the pros, with just 30 throwing strength. Another notable rating of Albert's is his perfect 100 right hook, which could be useful in a relief situation.

## League History

### BBL

#### Season 3

Albert was not available until Season 3, as the first two season were played on Backyard Baseball 2001. He was drafted 77th overall in the 4th round by coach JibboDaHibbo of the White Sox. Albert was a useful bat in the middle of the lineup, finishing second on the team in RBIs.

#### Season 4

With more emphasis on speed and arms, Albert fell to the 150th pick in the 7th round by coach areyoutyler of the Bombers. Once again, on a struggling team, Albert was a decent bat in the lineup but not the biggest slugger.

#### Season 5

In Season 5, Albert's draft stock fell even further, as he was picked with pick 165 in the 7th round by coach cjl933 of the Expos. CJ had some technical difficulties and had to transfer the team to the hands of Yurya. Under Yurya's control, Albert led the team in home runs but wasn't good for much else, and the Expos had a lackluster season.

#### Season 6

Albert's draft stock continued to plummet. This season, he was scooped up with the 172nd pick in the 8th round by coach GSchlim of the Tigers. However, GSchlim decided to rethink his roster plans, and released Albert to the free agent pool. Nobody picked him up, and Albert sat out Season 6.

#### Season 7

Albert returned to the BBL in a shocking manner in Season 7. He was drafted with the 7th overall pick by coach Jarod Johnson of the Dodgers, despite having gone unused the previous season. However, after coach JJ was removed for cheating, coach hitace took over, and Albert really started to shine. He set career highs in many different categories, both at the plate and on the mound. The Dodgers had an impressive playoff run before coach hitace was forced to forfeit due to real life matters.

#### Season 8

The league collectively returned to Earth, and Albert was drafted with the 164th pick in round 7 by coach Mavfatha of the Orioles. Albert's stats took a hit, as the Orioles' home field of Tin Can Alley was not very well suited for his power hitting ways. Albert only managed one home run on the year.

#### Season 9

Despite an expanded player pool, Albert was still drafted, this time with the 190th overall pick in the 8th round by coach crazyei8hts of the Yankees. With the AI defensive priorities erased this season, Albert played first base. He hit a career high 8 home runs, which was good for third best on the Yanks.

## Trivia

* Albert is the only first round pick in BBL history who ever spent a season as a free agent.