Don't even act like you're not impressed
On Wednesday night, Albert Pujols went 2 for 2 with 2 walks and a stolen base in 4 plate appearances. Unfortunately, he did not hit a home run, so his projected HR pace dropped from 62 to 61. As we’re all aware, the record for most home runs hit by a Major League player in any one season is 61 by Roger Maris 48 years ago. If anyone in baseball has the ability to break that hallowed record, it’s Albert.
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I have a healthy baseball crush on Pujols. He’s been the best hitter in baseball just about every season since he’s come into the league in 2001. Somewhere along the way, he also became one of the best defensive 1st basemen as well. Basically the man simply brings it every game and every season. But so far in 2009, he’s been putting his previous seasons to shame. Check out where he ranks offensively in the most recognizable stats:
4th in MLB (3rd in NL) in batting average at .337.
1st in MLB in HR’s with 30.
1st in MLB in RBI’s with 77.
1st in MLB in OBP at .460.
1st in MLB (by far) in SLG at .745.
1st in MLB in total runs scored at 61.
And just for good measure, he’s thrown in 10 stolen bases in 13 attempts. The numbers he’s on pace to finish with are unlike any numbers we’ve ever seen by a real player. Going into the weekend series that starts Friday in Cincinnati, Pujols is on pace for a line of .337/.460/.745 with 61 HR’s, 157 RBI’s, 126 walks, and only 65 strikeouts. Tell me that wouldn’t be the greatest offensive season for an individual player in baseball history and I’ll call you a liar. Better than that, I’ll take you out back and punch you square in the nose. Then when you fall to the ground, I’ll spit at your feet and call you a punk while kicking dirt in your eyes. Go ahead and test me. No for real, I’m begging you. I just got back from a week in Jersey. I’m ready to fight, Motherfucker.
What we’ve seen from Albert Pujols in the first half of this baseball season is something we should all take a step back and acknowledge. Years from now, we’ll be telling our children and grandchildren about the season when Albert broke Maris’ HR record.
I, for one, am just thankful I’m here to witness it.
This was funny
http://textsfromlastnight.com/view/49128
pooholes is the best.
When is he a free agent? Does he even make good money now?
he’s underpaid relative to his production and the other guys at his position. i think he’s a FA after 2011 and will leitch seems to think the cards have a realistic shot at losing him.
spencer096:
he’s underpaid relative to his production and the other guys at his position.i think he’s a FA after 2011 and will leitch seems to think the cards have a realistic shot at losing him.
If he’s a free agent that means he’ll sign with the Yankees or Red Sox.
/science
not necessarily, at least according to leitch’s rationale…pooholes is willing to give a hometown discount, but he won’t if larussa isn’t there and there isn’t any talent around him.
So he’s signing with the Royals?