Albert Pujols two-run shot off Esmil Rogers off

José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (born January 16, 1980), better known as Albert Pujols (Spanish pronunciation, is a Dominican professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. Currently a first baseman, Pujols is considered one of the top players in Major League Baseball and the most feared hitter in baseball, according to a poll of all 30 MLB managers in 2008.
Positions: First Baseman, Leftfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 230 lb.

Born: January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. (Age 31)
High School: Fort Osage (Independence, MO)

Albert Pujols' National League-leading 29th home run in the first inning Sunday night was also the longest at 6-year-old Busch Stadium.

Pujols two-run shot off Esmil Rogers off the Colorado Rockies cleared the bleachers beyond the visitor's bullpen in left field and was estimated at 465 feet.
At times sensitive to questions regarding what so far has been his most difficult season, Pujols conceded abrupt declines in his batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage this season have more to do with his impatience at the plate than what opposing pitchers are doing to him.

Chris Carpenter (8-8) gave up 10 hits in eight innings, but shut out the Brewers after they scored twice in the first. Fernando Salas finished for his 22nd save in 25 opportunities.

REDS 2, ROCKIES 1: At Cincinnati, Johnny Cueto and two relievers made a pair of first-inning runs stand up for the ,
The Pujols Family Foundation exists to honor God and strengthen families through our works, deeds and examples. Since beginning this foundation in 2005, we have sought to help those living with Down syndrome here at home and to improve the lives of the impoverished in the Dominican Republic.