PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Pujols Named MVP

Published on November 15, 2005 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


Memphis, Tenn. - After finishing fourth or better in the National League MVP race in each of his first four seasons, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was finally named the NL's MVP Tuesday afternoon.

The former Memphis Redbird was among the best in almost every offensive category in the NL this past season. His 129 runs led the senior circuit and finished second in batting average (.330), RBIs (117), slugging percentage (.609), on-base percentage (.430) and total bases (360). He was third in home runs (41) and extra base hits (81) along with finishing fourth in total hits with 195. Pujols is the first Cardinals player to win the MVP since Willie McGee took home the award in 1985.

Pujols played in just 133 minor league games, all in 2000, before making his big league debut on April 2, 2001. He went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award that same season.

His time in Memphis was brief during the 2000 season. He played in just three games at the end of the regular season for the ‘Birds before the Pacific Coast League playoffs. Despite being relatively new to the team it was Pujols who delivered the PCL Championship in grand fashion with a home run in the bottom of the 13th inning. That home run landed in seat six, row L in section 127 in right field. The seat later became known as the Pujols' seat and is the only red seat in the ballpark.

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