703-Homer Slugger Pujols to Interview for Houston Astros Manager Job

Missed out on managerial jobs with the Angels and Padres

Led the Dominican Republic to the WBC semifinals

Fourth in career home runs and second in RBIs; Hall of Fame bound

Albert Pujols, who hit 703 home runs over his career in Major League Baseball (MLB), is making another attempt to land a managerial job.

The Associated Press reported on November 5 (Korea time) that Pujols is scheduled to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial position. He also applied for managerial jobs with the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres last year, but was not selected. In the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), held in March, he managed the Dominican Republic and led the team to the semifinals.

Former slugger Albert Pujols to interview for Houston Astros manager position. Yonhap News Agency

Pujols is from the Dominican Republic. He made his MLB debut in 2001 and finished his career with a .296 batting average, 703 home runs and 2,218 RBIs before retiring after the 2022 season. His home run total is the fourth-highest in history, behind Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714). He ranks second in RBIs, behind Aaron (2,297).

During his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, he was named the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times and won the World Series twice. He was selected as an All-Star 11 times, and his induction into the Hall of Fame is considered all but certain.

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