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Dominican Republic Albert Pujols is a highly decorated former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. He now serves as manager for the Leones del Escogido and a global ambassador for Baseball United, leveraging his extensive experience and leadership.
Skechers introduces some legendary batting power to its lineup by signing former Cardinals and Angels star Albert Pujols as its latest brand ambassador. Pujols joins other Skechers ambassadors including Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg and Sugar Ray Leonard.
Albert Pujols serves as Baseball United's official Global Ambassador and Executive Advisor to CEO Kash Shaikh. He is also reported to have an ownership interest in the league. Pujols expressed honor in partnering with Baseball United to help bring professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia.
José Alberto Pujols Alcántara was born on January 16, 1980, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He was primarily raised by his grandmother and several aunts and uncles. His early experiences included practicing baseball using limes and a milk carton for a glove. In 1996, he immigrated to Washington Heights, New York City, and later moved to Independence, Missouri, to live with relatives. He played baseball at Fort Osage High School, earning All-State athlete honors twice. As a senior, despite being intentionally walked 55 times, he hit eight home runs in 33 at-bats. After graduating early in December 1998, he received a baseball scholarship to Maple Woods Community College, where he excelled with a .461 batting average and 22 home runs in his freshman year.
Pujols was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1999 MLB draft. He began his professional career in 2000 with the Peoria Chiefs, where he was named the league’s Most Valuable Player. He quickly advanced through the minor leagues, playing for the Potomac Cannons and Memphis Redbirds, winning the Pacific Coast League title with the latter. His major league debut came on April 2, 2001, with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was named NL Rookie of the Year in 2001, setting an NL rookie record with 130 RBIs and becoming only the fourth MLB rookie to achieve a .300 batting average with 30 home runs, 100 runs, and 100 RBIs. He spent 11 seasons with the Cardinals, earning three National League MVP awards (2005, 2008, 2009) and winning two World Series championships (2006, 2011).
In 2012, Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Angels, where he played for ten seasons, achieving his 500th career home run in 2014 and 3,000th career hit in 2018. After a brief stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021, he returned to the St. Louis Cardinals for his final season in 2022, hitting his 700th career home run. Post-retirement, Pujols has transitioned into management and ambassadorial roles, demonstrating continued dedication to baseball. He also actively engages in philanthropic efforts through the Pujols Family Foundation, supporting individuals with Down syndrome and aiding the underprivileged in the Dominican Republic.
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