Albert Pujols Quotes & Sayings

“It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish. If you wind up helping the team make the playoffs, that's what you play for. You don't play to put up your numbers, but to try to get a chance to make it to the World Series.”

“I'm thankful God has given us the technology where we can see each other through Skype on the computer. It's not the same thing, but at least we can see each other. Imagine the time before when that wasn't available and people had to go defend our country. It's really hard. I go two weeks without seeing my family and I go crazy.”

“I always say God doesn't need me, but I need Him in my life to survive in this world and over temptation. That's Who keeps me humble every time.”

“Anaheim is not like Los Angeles, where there are more people and more paparazzi. You don't have that in Anaheim. It's more laid-back.”

“I have five young children, and I take being a role model very seriously.”

“Do I want to be in St. Louis forever? Of course. People from other teams want to play in St. Louis, and they're jealous that we're in St. Louis because the fans are unbelievable. So why would you want to leave a place like St. Louis to go somewhere else and make $3 million or $4 more million a year? It's not about the money.”

“Preparation is very important. The pitcher is going to do his job and prepare for you, so you as a hitter must do the same. I always watch videotape of pitchers before the game and even sometimes during.”

“I believe it is my responsibility to do what I can for children and people with Down syndrome as well as in my native Dominican Republic.”

“I consider myself a line drive hitter with power. I just try to put my best swing on the ball every time.”

“I play to represent God, something bigger than baseball.”