Playing Style
Pujols's swing has been praised for its consistency. Former teammate Lance Berkman commented, "It's the same swing every time." Cardinals' video coordinator Chad Blair said, "He has the ability to repeat his swing over and over and over, which leads to him being very consistent." Sports Illustrated writer Daniel G. Habib described the swing as "quick" and "quiet." Pujols uses a 32.5 ounce bat against right-handed pitchers, but he uses a 33 ounce bat against left-handers to avoid trying to pull the ball when he swings. Defensively, he has won two Gold Glove Awards since moving to first base in 2004.
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