Pujols has been an M.V.P., too, winning for St. Louis in 2005, 2008 and 2009. Suzuki has two batting titles, Pujols one. Suzuki broke Sisler’s single-season hits record in 2004, with 262, and broke Keeler’s record of consecutive seasons with 200 hits. Pujols has already won two titles, and will soon become the first player ever with 3,000 hits and 600 homers to go with multiple championships. His legacy is secure, but as long as he keeps playing, Pujols will keep changing the final numbers to be engraved on his Hall of Fame plaque.

Source: New York Times May 03, 2018 23:32 UTC