42-year-old Pujols is still determined to retire even if he hits 700. Only 8 more to go until he becomes the fourth player in history to hit 700, but he says, “I’ve had enough.

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Last Updated on 08/22/2022 by てんしょく飯

 

The 42-year-old, who has never declined, is on a roll.

 

On August 20, Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals started the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at the DH position and hit a home run for the second straight at bat. He contributed to the team’s 16-7 victory and is just eight away from becoming the fourth player in history to hit 700 homers.

 

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The 42-year-old, who shows no signs of slowing down, is in great form.

 

Pujols returned to his old team, the Cardinals, this season and has announced his retirement in his 22nd year in the majors. According to “USA Today,” the 42-year-old has stated his firm determination, “I’m going to retire, no matter if I hit 693, 696, or 700 runs.

 

If you told me 22 years ago that I was close to hitting 700 homers, I would have said you are crazy,” he said, adding, “My career has been great. I’ve had enough. I’m glad I declared it when I signed my contract. I really wouldn’t change a thing.

 

It’s great to have the opportunity to come back to St. Louis, where it all began 21 years ago. They believed I could help. I didn’t just come back to celebrate my last year, I knew I could be useful. That means a lot to me.”

 

With home runs No. 12 and 13 this season, Pujols has hit 692 homers in the majors and is making the final push of his career. How far can he go this season?

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