Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols was asked a certain question early in spring training, but it still bothers him today. Are you motivated to put up the same numbers as Mike Trout?
Pujols stares ahead in disbelief. “Can you imagine someone saying that to me?” Pujols tells USA TODAY Sports in recalling the question from a reporter. “I felt like saying, ‘Come on, are you serious? Are you really asking me that? Check out my numbers. I know what Mike Trout has done in his first two years is pretty special, but will you look at my numbers. I’ve been doing this for almost 14 years.’ “The only guy in baseball who can match the numbers I’ve put up is Barry Bonds, and someone is actually asking if I can put up numbers like Mike Trout? “Are you freaking kidding me?”
The truth is Pujols, whose 492 homers and 1,498 RBI are the most by an any active player this side of suspended Alex Rodriguez, doesn’t want to be compared to anyone.
He is Albert freakin’ Pujols.
