Albert Pujols has been one of the best generational talents the game of baseball has seen in recent history. Pujols’ age has not treated him well, but he was still able to hit one of the most impressive milestones. The 700 home run club. Only three other players in MLB history have reached the 700 homer milestone, and they’re arguably the greatest to ever live. Pujols joins Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Barry Bonds in the 700 club. Let’s take a closer look at Pujols’ magical final season.

Pujols’ announced before the season start that this would be his last. He signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, his former ball club where he had most of his success. Everyone wondered if he would get the 700. He started the season at 679, which means 21 was the magic number. He hit 17 homers in 2021, so he would have to step up his game to make history. He hit the bulk of his season total in the second half. He hit his 699th and 700th in the same game to join the all-time greats in the 700 club. Pujols will go down as one of the best to ever do it. If the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series, Pujols’ storybook ending will be complete.