Pujols

When you think of baseball legends, the name Albert Pujols instantly comes to mind. The Dominican-American sportsman is a ten-time All-Star and has won numerous accolades throughout his career. However, what many people don't know is that Pujols has also played baseball in France.

In 2019, Albert Pujols became the first Major League Baseball player to play in France when he took part in an exhibition game between the Los Angeles Angels and the San Diego Padres. The game was held at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in the northern French city of Lille, and it was part of MLB's efforts to expand the sport internationally.

Pujols, who played first base in the game, was greeted with a rapturous welcome from French baseball fans. Despite the language barrier, he managed to connect with the audience and even gave a few interviews in French.

Although the game was just an exhibition, it was a significant moment for French baseball fans. The sport is not widely played in France, and the country has no professional league. However, the game featuring Pujols and other MLB stars sparked renewed interest in the sport and may lead to more investment and expansion of baseball in France in the future.