The fan who caught Albert Pujols’ 697th career home run attended the game with his wife in memory of her father, a St. Louis Cardinals fan who had died one year ago to the day.

When Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run, ... So close that AJ Pujols, Albert’s 21-year-old son, was with Mota in the booth when his father smashed Bickford’s hanging breaking ball.

After Albert Pujols hit his 697th career home run, ... That was when Pujols learned that Samantha’s father died a year ago to the day, so he told them to keep the milestone baseball instead.

Just a few months ago, Albert Pujols' pursuit of 700 home runs seemed like a long shot. But since the All-Star break, he's been among the best hitters in baseball. In addition to his now-all-but ...

Pujols, known for his incredible gameplay, showed that his most cherished role is being a loving father. Ad His daughter celebrated an important milestone in her life by graduating from college.