October 6, 2022

Albert Pujols Is #2 In Career RBIs (2,218, Behind Only Aaron (2,297))

Albert Pujols has driven in more runs than all but one major league player. 

Pujols knocked in his 2,215th and 2,216th runs on Monday, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth and placing himself securely in second place on the all-time list, behind only Hank Aaron, who drove in 2,297 runs.

Pujols is retiring after this year, his 22nd major league season. He turned back the clock, hitting better than he had in more than a decade.

Runs Batted In, Career (And Plate Appearances)

                  RBI        PA    PA/RBI
Hank Aaron      2,297    13,941     6.07
Albert Pujols 2,218  13,041 5.88
Babe Ruth    2,214    10,626 4.80
Alex Rodriguez  2,086    12,207 5.85
Cap Anson     2,075   11,331 5.46
Barry Bonds     1,996   12,606 6.32
Lou Gehrig     1,995   9,665 4.84
Stan Musial     1,951   12,721 6.52
Ty Cobb      1,944   13,103 6.74
Jimmie Foxx    1,922    9,677 5.03

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