Despite speculation that he could keep going, he was firm about his intention to retire. Pujols finished up his career in 2022 by going on a home run hot streak that saw him join the 700 Home Run Club. Houston would love to see him bring some Pujols-type power to the table in the World Series. However, the 36-year-old did hit a career-high 15 home runs, so things were going right for him at times. Hitting has never been Maldonado’s strength the way it was for Pujols. Delivering a run in the World Series definitely helps to quiet that kind of talk. It was a clutch hit with runners on the corners for a player who has often been accused of shrinking in the big moments. His first at-bat in Game 1 resulted in a second-inning RBI single. We’ll have to see if Maldonado thrives with those Pujols-blessed bats or if he falters under their weight.Įarly signs were good for the catcher. This is a Marucci maple wood bat with a hole bored in the knob, allowing for placement of the DK swing sensor that comes with the bat. Pujols, who played with Maldonado with the Angels in 20, delivered with six or so bats. Home Blog Marucci, in partnership with Diamond Kinetics, released a Smart Bat. Maldonado believes the Pujols always got some of the best quality of bats because of his stature.Īccording to Buster Olney, Maldonado requested the bats from Pujols because the Cardinals’ star gets access to the best quality stuff.
Martin Maldonado reached out to Albert Pujols before the start of the World Series and asked Pujols to send him some bats - and today, a half-dozen arrived from the future HOFer.
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