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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2022
- Cardinals legend Albert Pujols pitched for the first time ever in this epic inning vs the Giants!!
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“He’s got an ERA now.”
Freaking hilarious.
"Whose gonna tell Albert he dont get a Save for this"🤣
Not only does he have an ERA - he has an ERA of 36! 😂😂😂
"Now he knows what it feels like to be on the other end!"
I use to use Pujols in backyard baseball on the gameboy as my pitcher.
pogchamp the super rare like by MLB
Yess
whoa!!!!
Same!!
Clearly he has experience
I would be VERY surprised if they let Pujols in the hall of fame with those pitching numbers.
I don’t know man, he had some pretty good numbers at the plate, even by pitcher standards.
@@rainfire9258 I overlooked those numbers darn it.
He might
Not even in the little league hall of fame.
yeah even though his all time career stats are just, *a tad over average*, i dont see him making the hall of fame
More people have stepped foot on the moon than have hit a home run against Albert Pujols in the regular season.
Me too.
One of the most feared pitchers in baseball today
@@TBone31 feared
@@TBone31 Many people are saying this
Allegedly...
At 4:05 - that safe call was the difference between a career 0.00 and 36.00 ERA 😂
Guy just needed to hit it a bit harder.
I came here to watch Ohtani hit a home run and am now watching Albert Pujols pitch.
Same
Two of the greatest two-way players ever.
Lmao
A pitcher did hit an HR in the clip
😂😂😂
One of those RARE times in baseball when BOTH teams are actually having some fun as if they were out in the backyard! Great Stuff!
Even when SF is down by 13 at the start of the 9th
@@ryanbrink2755 I applaud the spirit with which The Giants embraced in participating in this memory for Pujols!
It looks like just 1 team is having all the fun
@@TheStuport I mean gotta think,some guys are rookies in their 20s, Albert just at his prime when they were kids
@@ryanbrink2755 Exactly! I believe the younger guys on both Teams knew they were a part of something that just doesn't happen too often. Many of them loved being there in person too, but I'm sure there are a few who won't realize the significance until they are Albert's age! Cheers Sharp
This is the fun side of baseball we need to see more often. Love how Longoria kept the ball. hopefully, he can get Albert to sign it haha
Agreed! Some clubs just have more "fun" and are more "relaxed" - like the Cards, Blue Jays vs some others on the E Coast I won't mention...
idk its funny, but theres a good reason you don't see this nonsense in other sports! baseballs a pretty easy going sport, most players don't even shower after a game except to steal peeks!
yes
Nice that the Giants took this in good humor and not an insult.
He should have hit the next batter after the homers😇
NEXT: Yadier Molina pitches for first time ever! while Albert Pujols as catcher lol
No Adam Wanright
They should do that next time they get a lead like this
Albert’s had knee surgery on both knees hasn’t he? He wouldn’t enjoy that.
I think I remember Yadi pitching once before actually
He's got a hoze, easy 90
HISTORY MADE TODAY legandary moment, him and babe ruth are the only two players with 600+ homeruns who have also pitched.
Yessss
Yesss
Shohei better
The great Ted Williams might have made that list as well if he had not lost 5 of his prime Baseball years to military service (he ended up with 521 home runs lifetime). He pitched 2 innings for the Red Sox against the Detroit Tigers in a 1940 game at Fenway (throwing 2 scoreless innings in relief, giving up 3 hits and even managing a strikeout), fairing somewhat better than Albert did today --- it was still fun to watch though.
Why do great hitters want to pitch? I mean, it's nice to give him the opportunity, but now he will retire with an ERA of 36.00. Ichiro also pitched an inning and gave up one run so his ERA is 9:00.
As a Giants fan, I’m glad we got to see this 😃😂
Thank you St. Louis, y’all got some awesome fans and a great team!
At least the Giants did what they were supposed to do - tee off. Imagine if he had 2 Ks and a lineout catch.
You aren't a Giants fan.
@@thetraveller334 more like *not a toxic Giants fan. The game was a blow out, and we got to see one of the greatest players pitch giving Giants a fun opportunity to score. Idk what you are talking about 🤡
You too buddy 2 great organizations bringing some fun to the game. Good Luck !
@@thetraveller334 woah woah woah! I bet you comment stuff like this frequently huh? What, we can’t be fans of other teams or players? 🥱
This is why I love baseball. So many great moments in one video. The commentators were even on point. I was smiling thru the whole clip.
This is just dumb
@@picketfence2700 this is old people fun. But it's wholesome
@@picketfence2700 How is enjoying a sport being dumb? Sports were made to be enjoyed.
@@picketfence2700 They had a more than comfortable lead, why would they waste the bullpen?? Keep the bullpen rested, throw in a position player and have some fun. Its not like there was a no hitter on the line
@@cdl75 yeah I know
He is a 99.9% home run 0.1% pitch great 2-way player.
Nah. Not great 2-way player. /
@@jordanjohnson9866 oh shutup
Seriously, he's had a 20+ year career and he's only given up 2 home runs! Wow!
I wish the real pitchers would work as quickly as Pujols did
Perhaps that is part of why they are 'real' pitchers...?
@@sduncan000 why, cause they can't work as quickly as Albert?
True 😅
@@sduncan000 giving batters too much to analyze
Well he wasn’t really getting signs but I agree
This was one of the best things I've ever seen in Sports. What a legend, he has another accomplishment in his long storied career. What a fun one!
An accomplishment. Lol a failure
Lol “he wanted the ball”. What a legend Pujols
You gotta love baseball.
Glad he’s back. That was fun to watch.
Regardless of his play, he also looks good. Looks slimmer, looks freer.
He divorced his wife before he got back into the mlb
@@dmullz100 living the dream
That was awesome! Pujols is a legend. We Dodgers fans loved him on our team last year, and miss him but so happy he gets to end his career like this! Kudos to the Cardinals!
@Rik Mehta Hes a 1st ballot hall of famer...
ew a dodgers fan go hassle a homeless person or something jeez
I love how everyone is standing like it’s the end of a playoff game
I'm so glad Albert is back in St. Louis. I'm a Pirates fan and would go to PNC Park every time St. Louis came there just to watch Pujols play.
Pirates get dub on cubs
Everyone's smiles show how wonderful this is.
Well done Cardinals Management.. well done! THIS IS BASEBALL!! Baseball for the fans!!! Smiles and goosebumps!! LOVE IT!!
I watched this live, i wasn’t there but watched on tv. He the greatest pitcher to ever live!
Fat Albert say" I gonna throw me a slow ball 'cause dat's all I got".
thats an exaggeration
I would say “hes the greatest player who ever pitched” would be more accurate
Wow, his ability to drop in a strike at 54 then pump it up to 70. Just shows how good MLB hitters are that they could even make contact against this guy.
Now days its hard to tell satire. 54 and 70 are pony league numbers lol
@@Creeker. tf?
@@yahira.7031 tf what
@@Creeker. looks like you're the only one that doesn't understand satire lol
@@CL-vx9dr like i said, its hard to tell these days when people are being serious or not with how dumb people have gotten lol
Crowd was going crazy from the moment he stepped on the mound but that place would’ve exploded had he gotten a strikeout. Awesome video!
I just love that both teams could find some levity in this inning. It's an absolute blowout, and the team that is blowing you out puts a position player on the mound instead of the other way around, but they all had fun with it. Longoria asking for the ball after hitting the single, Pujols taking the last ball that he pitched in the game and just having an all around good time, despite the two home runs.
I'm an Angel fan who always appreciated Albert for his professionalism and approach to the game of baseball. He was a great mentor to Mike Trout and everyone in the Angel dugout. Thank you Albert you are truly a great player and person. HOF first ballot for sure my brother 🙏 nice pitching too, I heard the mit pop on one of those pitches don't worry about those home runs now you know it feels to pitch against you.
I cannot get this smirk off my face watching this. Loved every second of it. Been an Albert fan since 2001. Saw his 3000 hit, loved to see that!
Pujols and Thome. Some of my favorite sluggers of all time. Legends!
I stopped watching baseball several years back, but man this is some crazy stuff. Albert was so fun to watch in his prime. Very cool MLB experience
This is the kind of fun I miss in professional sports, specifically MLB.
This is why I love baseball! Go Albert!!
Unbelievable to see him pitch. He sure got out of trouble after giving up 4 RBI’s. Cardinals still hold on 🥲🤣.
Get your nomenclature right next time
Pitcher ALBERT PUJOLS!! This was so awesome!! What a legend!!
I love how Longoria asked for the ball after he got a hit off of him!!⚾
hehe poo holes
Albert is a great guy. Loved him with the Dodgers and Angels but happy to see him finish up his career with the team he spent most of his time with.
SF Giants fan here. The game was ugly for us, but this is one of those moments to just enjoy it.
@@FinalBossMusic Takes one to know one, right 😉
Yeah but you guys just had a bad night still the Giants have a Scary team!
@Don1103 A sad Dodgers fan is good for America 😅
I was at the game it was by far the most enjoyable game I have been to in my life
Happy I got to see this live!!! My dad woulda loved to see this 🙏🏽
Blessings to your family.
I’m sorry for your loss
Mine too...
He didn’t miss a thing, he is with you always. God bless❤️
This was awesome 😂 no ones talking about Luis Gonzales being the first position player to pitch and homer in the same game
One announcer did during the clip
Yeah, pay attention
i love how even tho the giants lost joc peterson and gabe kapler seemed to be enjoying it
Fantastic!! Nice to see something like this happen, would love to have been there! He looked like he had a blast and probably will be the memory he talks about 20 years from now.
GOD, I LOVE BASEBALL. HISTORY MADE EVERY SEASON.
It's always so much fun when a position player pitches. You just never know what they're going to throw, or where they're going to toss it. LOL Pujols actually did very well.
Tio Pujols pitching is freaking insane to see Mann how much I love this dude!! Great job Tio can’t wait to see you at dodger stadium soon!
Dang, Albert gave up almost as many home runs in that inning as he's hit in his career. :P As an Angels fan, I'm happy Albert is back with the Cards. He looks rejuvenated. It's where he belongs. 👏
Angles fans haven’t existed until 2022
@@andrewbathish9265 what you mean angles? angeles or angels?
lol lol lol
@@andrewbathish9265 we just haven’t had anything to celebrate so we quiet
@@wyattherness6730 neither have Phillies fans but we actually care regardless lol
OHTANI WHO!? Only two way player I know is ALBERT PUJOLS!
Shohei: i am the champ
Pujols The Machine: Hold My Picther and Batting
ok
@@mikes7446 thanks
lol
I'm amazed that even at his 40s, he's still a beast!
Age at this point is only but a number for him.
@Rik Mehta First of all, I'm not bashing the guy for still being an amazing player in his 40s, I'm actually showering him with praise.
Second, don't misuse my words, claiming that I "act like he's 97".
I'm just giving kudos to the guy for still playing at a high level in his 40s. 🤦♀️
Haha! Beautiful. Pujols is officially the greatest Cardinal of all time now. Love it.
these r some of the most fun and memorable moments of baseball for me. gotta love the game
Yes!! Nice to see some history made every now and then! How great was this??! Now I do not like either club but as a baseball fan thank you for this Cardinals! You have to love that even though it’s a blowout it was still fun for both sides not to mention the crowd was hyped! Albert Pujols is the man!!
@Rik Mehta.. It’s too long for you huh? It’s not the first time someone said that to me..😉
Albert can now say he had done it all. Always loved Pujols.
I think what makes this ultra rare is the fact that a position player is pitching with a lead. It's almost always the other way around.
to see Albert pujols pitch was another moment in my life I will never forget but here is a Pujols stroy that I dont love so much...
Im a lifelong Cardinals fan and in 2001 (pujols rookie year) I was 13 and I was obsessed with baseball, (I still am) but you know what I mean, I played it, chased every minute of my life was baseball, in 01 I went to
Albert Pujols bat day and I took a friend that wasnt really into baseball, well to were down by the dugout anf it was in july so it was very hot, well I left to buy us lemonade and when I came back my friend was 1 of about 15 people that Albert came out and signed my friends bat! my friend then the same day, after the game where the players come out to leave the stadium (you no longer can do this) and Albert came out, however on this time, I was on the wrong side (he only walked down 1 row and signed) I was on the opposite side. The worst part is after Albert came out, I heard the other team was signing autographs and some big names were out there, well when I came back to the Cardinals side, my friend TRADED his bat to some guy that took advantage of a kid and traded him a bat with NO auto on it and a ball with a bunch of relief pitchers autos on it, he heard the story about Albert signing the bat and when I left the guy told my friend he was getting the better deal, and got that bat and ran, I literally cried as I thought my buddy was going give it to me, he knew how much I loved Albert and He didnt collect Autos, cards etc,
To this day I dont have an auto of pujols, I tried to get one years ago and got ripped on ebay, Its almost like my fav players auto is not destined 4 me. :( one day I hope to get one on a card or anything as long as it is real.I did go to fuji flim day in 01 and got some awesome 1 of kind pics of Albert, would love to get one those signed but I doubt Ill even get a auto of him at all but he will always be my fav player! go Cardinals!
So awesome to see 2 teams having fun playing the game, I am a lifelong Dodgers fan and I can't believe I'm about to say this, but kudos to the Giants for being great sports in a runaway game and showing respect to Pujols...first ballot HOF player and an absolute class act.
Technically Albert pujols is the second pitcher to hit a home run this year
🇩🇴Orgullo de República Dominicana! Te amamos Albert
The Machine. Pitching. Amazing
My coach used to let me pitch in these situations. This makes me smile, Albert still enjoying the game is what it’s all about, have some fun out there boys 🇨🇦
Having a position player from the winning team pitch in a blowout game is maximum torture for the losing squad
The losing team did it first... it was their such guy who hit the three run homer.
This is the game of baseball at it’s purest. This is great for all the kids out there. You play the game because you love playing it. 👏👏👏👍
“The ERA may be 54 but no one’s gonna forget”
Thanks Cardinals! Pujol is always ❤
Born and raised a Braves fan, but I've always had the highest respect for Pujols. Fun to watch him pitch. :p
Tio Albert adding to his baseball resume
This man is a legend and I love him!
His smile and love for the game is so great to see. Albert is so special
Baseballs is fun. We have two-way player Othani, Brett Phillips, and now Pujols
This is Why I love Baseball, americas past time.
Classic moment. Well done both teams! (Fun Fun Fun)
Absolutely legendary performance 👏
I can't believe Ichiro was throwing 89 mph fastballs when he was the same age as Pujols is now.
Ichiro was a freak. Would always start batting practice with 5 straight homers, in any stadium, just to warm up. He could have easily hit 40+ every year, but just simply preferred to play small ball. He's still the only guy I've seen already starting to run out of the box when contact is made.
Welllll Ichiro used to be a pitcher in Japan soo...
@@boosted_banana_S3 Yes, until he was in high school.
I would bet money Pujols can throw 80's on pure strength alone. He is obviously not wanting to damage his arm on this joke appearance.
Ok this is good. Im a long time Astros fan that ball that he hit against Brad Lidge is still orbiting the earth. That home run killed us. He was and still is a great player good on him for even trying this.
Yep! That stadium went from loud cheering 📣 to crickets 🦗 with one crack of the bat
@@markmcarthy596 omg yea it was.
I remember that. I was watching at the hotel in Orlando and the next day our flight home had a crew that was from Houston. When we landed in st Louis the flight attendant did the normal thank you and told us all remember let's go Astros. The whole plane bood him was 1 of the funnest flights.
@@dreislife693 yea that one hurt Bro. There were a few people that u never pitched to in those days if there was something on the line he was for sure one of them.
Albert is The Greatest Baseball Player of his time and more! We, Cardinal Nation, are blessed! We love our Hometown Boyz, our STL CARDINALS! We are so proud of them 34/7/365! For generations, we have loved our STL CARDINALS! Having Albert back Home where his heart is and where he belongs is the perfect 2022 season! History is being made this season with Albert, Yadi and Waino- The 3 Amigos!!! Memories to last a lifetime...2001-2022! 🌟5🌟4🌟50🌟🥲😊❤⚾️❤
A pure absolute legend
This just proves how hard it is to be a hitter and pitch.
No other word to use besides LEGEND ❤️🔥🙌👏👏
Oh my god my face lit up when I saw this
As a cardinals fan I had the biggest laugh at my house when he walked out in like oh Lordy here we go🤣
Am I dreaming???? Well, this ended how I imagined it would. 2 homeruns and a walk lol.
Amazing to watch either way!
Pujols doing his best babe ruth
Shohei Ohtani*
“Greg Gibson, the home plate umpire, motioning to both players”
glad I'm not the only one
Just makes me smile😂
I was at this game with my brother, we had great seats over the second base. It was a fantastic game to see not just him pitch, but also Waino and Yadi make history. We chose to stick around and it definitely paid off, I remember earlier in the night telling him about Willians Astudillo's pitching career as just a funny bit of fact. But when Albert pitched every person was on their feet my whole section was looking at the speed counter more than the actual pitches, he must have averaged 40-45mph. Every pitch was special as it was fun but also bitter-sweet to an end of an era of great Cardinals players. The night will be something I will make sure to reminisce about in to old age.
Albert pujols is the most classful player i ever saw 1st ballad hall of famer im a phils fan but respect to cards legend.
If that double play would have been made his ERA would be 0.00 with one hit allowed. Gotta love Albert Pujols. 😎
All I'm saying is if he got a K, would of been perfect. Regardless, how can you not love this.
It’s kinda awkward to watch tbh
I just can't imagine a major league hitter striking out to 60 mph fastballs.
Cy Young Award Winner, Albert Pujols!!
We wish 🤣🤣🤣
Add that to the resume , Albert's era climbing ⚾ 😄 got to love it !
ORGULLO CARIBEÑO. SALUDOS DESDE PUERTO RICO , BENDICIONES
When he got to two strikes I kept waiting for him to rare back and throw some heat.
Same...a strikeout might have just edged him into the HOF...tough break
I was laughing for 30 minutes, man I love baseball.
This was a shocker, but so much fun !! What a dedicated man for his team!⚾
i never seen someone smile so much while pitching, most seem to struggle or too focus while hitting the mark!
Wow what a pitching performance...that guy has Cy Young written all over him. ⚾🙃
I was so happy Albert came home. This inning was icing on the cake. What a guy.
These are moments in baseball that you just love to see. As a fan of the game, ill take this everyday
This is LEGENDARY
Who's gonna break it to Albert he doesn't get a save here 😂😂😂😂😂
Watching this you realize that ohtani is a beast
this is what makes baseball great! love it
Pujols with the high heat! 🔥😎🔥😎🔥
I was at this game, a giants outfielder was pitching due to the lack of pitchers remaining. He was throwing 40-45, Then out of no where he pumped 82. 😂
He’s becoming one of my favorite players on the Giants 😂 he also hit a home run as a “pitcher” too! Let’s gooooo!