Overview
Albert Pujols first played baseball on the streets of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Today, he is known world-wide as one of the sport's true superstars. Often compared to such legends as Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, Pujols has thrilled fans with his exploits at the plate. He also has touched the hearts of millions with his tireless advocacy for people with Down syndrome and for the poor of his native Dominican Republic. But who is Albert Pujols? How did he overcome growing up poor to sign a {dollar}100-million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals? Why did he get involved with the cause of Down syndrome? How does he balance family life and superstardom? And why has he been called the best baseball player of our time?About the Author:
Dennis Abrams is the author of several books for young readers, including biographies of Barbara Park, Anthony Horowitz, Hamid Karzai, Eminem, the Beastie Boys, and Ty Cobb
Synopsis
Albert Pujols first played baseball on the streets of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Today, he is known world-wide as one of the sport's true superstars. Often compared to such legends as Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, Pujols has thrilled fans with his exploits at the plate. He also has touched the hearts of millions with his tireless advocacy for people with Down syndrome and for the poor of his native Dominican Republic. But who is Albert Pujols? How did he overcome growing up poor to sign a {dollar}100-million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals? Why did he get involved with the cause of Down syndrome? How does he balance family life and superstardom? And why has he been called the best baseball player of our time?
About the Author:
Dennis Abrams is the author of several books for young readers, including biographies of Barbara Park, Anthony Horowitz, Hamid Karzai, Eminem, the Beastie Boys, and Ty Cobb