Albert Pujols To Participate In Home Run Derby

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Updated: July 8, 2015

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According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman Albert Pujols will participate in the 2015 Home Run Derby.

Albert Pujols will be in HR derby.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) July 7, 2015

Pujols currently leads the league in home runs with 26 on the campaign. The Angels official Twitter reported that Pujols has tied a franchise record for most home runs before the All-Star break.

The HR by @PujolsFive, his 26th, ties club record for most HR prior to AS break – Garret Anderson in 2000. #Angels

— Angels (@Angels) July 8, 2015

Pujols is one of the all-time greats when it comes to power hitting. ESPN facts reported where Pujols ranks on the all-time home run list.

Albert Pujols: 546th career HR, 2 shy of Mike Schmidt for 15th all-time

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 8, 2015

Angels fans are looking forward to seeing Pujols representing the squad in the festivities as he is also playing in his 10th All-Star team.

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