The St. Louis Cardinals we’re fortunate to have one of the best hitters in recent memory. Team legend and future Hall of Famer Alberto Pujols was that and more. For example, San Diego Padres star Manny Machado talked about being inspired by Pujols, as shared by USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale. “I looked up to A-Rod, I looked up to (Barry Bonds), I looked up to Albert,” Machado said to Nightengale.