While there is no doubt Albert Pujols has not played equal to what his contract is paying him, it is good to see him once again consistently hitting for power, something that could not be said prior to last season. He has continued climbing up the all-time lists for home runs, doubles, and RBI’s this season. Climbing from 15 to 9 for homers, 21 to 15 for doubles, and from 27 to 20 for RBI’s.
When Pujols passed Frank Robinson in one game for sole possession of the ninth spot on the all-time home run list, the season’s negativity vanished for a few minutes.