Cardinals: Albert Pujols’ Best Moments During The 2022 Season

“Is This Real?!”

On August 20, facing the Diamondbacks in the second game of their road campaign, the Cardinals squared off against an old, formidable foe in Madison Bumgarner. Albert Pujols, however, was playing in his final season, and he wasn’t going to permit anyone to get in the way of him going out with a bang. Showcasing the best baseball seen of him in nearly 10 years, age appeared to be but a number for the 42-year-old slugger as he appeared to get even better with every passing day. He was an unstoppable force with no immovable object to counteract him, as if anything had the capacity to stop him.

Once again, all it took was one pitch. The moment it left the bat, he knew exactly where the ball was headed. The home run was more than just another step closer to 700, however. With his deep blast to left center, Pujols passed fellow Cardinal Stan Musial for the second most total bases in major league history, trailing just “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron. Despite recording yet another incredible achievement, Albert decided his night’s work wasn’t over just yet.

Two matchups against Bumgarner produced two dingers over the left field wall. Pujols’ sixth home run of the month brought him just eight away from the 700 mark.

And again, his night still wasn’t over! Far from it, in fact. Hitting a pair of singles in his next two at bats, Pujols became the oldest player in the history of baseball to record such a prestigious stat line.

It was truly a night full of history and memories for the ages. As he rides into the sunset in the final month of his regular season career, The Machine is looking to make a lot more.

Thank You, Albert

Whether Albert reaches 700 or not, and the prospect is looking more plausible by the day, his season can only be summarized by one word: Special. Incredible. Remarkable. Magical.

Okay, maybe a few words. Either way, thank you Albert. Thank you for giving us 12 years of incredible and unforgettable baseball. Thank you for epitomizing what it truly means to be a Cardinal: drive, class, and being the best. Cardinals nation will miss you. Best of luck in your future endeavors.