Watch: Albert Pujols goes viral for gesture to young fan

Aug 20, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Albert Pujols goes viral for trading jerseys with young Cardinals fan

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 8/25/22

Albert Pujols is having a historic season with the St. Louis Cardinals, and one young fan now has an awesome piece of memorabilia from the incredible run.

A boy who was seated behind the visiting dugout at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night held up a sign that read “Albert can we trade jerseys? Go Cardinals!!!!” Pujols spotted the fan and granted the request. The moment was captured on video.

This just happened!!!! @Cardinals #STLCardenales @katiejwoo pic.twitter.com/0PLZTxhA05

— Bobby (@BobbySTL1936) August 25, 2022

The look on the kid’s face said it all. The Cardinals lost 7-1 to the Chicago Cubs, but we doubt he cared.

Pujols has defied all odds this season and is on an absolute tear. The 42-year-old has seven home runs in the month of August and is now just seven shy of 700 career homers. One stat we saw this week helped illustrate how insanely hot the three-time NL MVP has been.

Many baseball fans will remember Pujols’ remarkable 2022 season. One young fan will surely never forget it.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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