, now a member of the exclusive 600-home run club, is in the midst of one of the most illustrious careers the game has ever seen. Perhaps the most feared slugger of the 2000s, he's pulverized baseballs for the past 16-plus seasons … and counting.
From his 11 years with the Cardinals to his five-plus with the Angels, Pujols has taken the field in 39 different ballparks. In turn, he's left an impression on numerous players and managers throughout baseball over the course of his playing days. Those who've played with him and coached him have had the unique opportunity to experience his work ethic and charisma up close, and those who faced him have admired it from afar.