Albert Pujols named special assistant to Major League Baseball – telemicro news

REDACTION. He Commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB), Rob Manfredannounced Monday that the legendary Dominican player Albert Pujols has been designated as a special assistant to the organization.

Pujols, who has played for the Cardinals, Angels and Dodgers throughout his career, will play a key role as a consultant on issues related to the Dominican Republic and MLB-player ties. In addition, he will also join the MLB Network as an analyst.

Commissioner Manfred praised Pujols, noting his outstanding career in baseball and his reputation as a respected figure within the sport. Manfred stated: “Beyond his long list of achievements on the field, Albert is a highly respected figure who represents the game remarkably well. You care a lot about making a difference in our communities.

We are excited to have Albert join other former players who are doing important work for our sport and we will welcome his perspective in our different endeavors.”

For his part, Albert Pujols expressed his excitement at this new stage in his career. He commented: “I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter in my career.

Commissioner Manfred and I share the same passion for growing the game in the Dominican Republic and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.