Home/MLB

via Getty

via Getty

No matter the age, a racer does not stop racing. Be it professionally or just for fun. This is true for almost every athlete in every sport, including the New York Yankees icon Alex Rodriguez. Designated hitter of the St Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols is just six home runs away from the 700 mark. And the former baseball player is ready to jump back in the ballpark to compete with Pujols to hit 700.

In a video recently posted by A-Rod, he teased making a comeback in the game to try and hit 700 before Pujols does.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

How did Alex Rodriguez tease Pujols on making a comeback?

Cigar in the right hand, baseball bat in the left, while rocking a pinstripes suit, the athlete congratulated the nine-time all-star player for his achievement and hinted at a comeback at the same time.?

Rodriguez said,?“My main man Albert Pujols, you’re two home runs shy of time me for 696 home runs. You see me rocking my pinstripes, and now the 13’s available back with the Yankees, I have to make a little comeback and race you to 700. What do you say?”

 

Someone who does not shy away from the competition is Alex Rodriguez. He is also the person who will not fail to congratulate a fellow on his/her achievements.?

Read More: ?That Is More Than Any Player on the White Sox, Tigers, Nats, Reds and Marlins?, Albert Pujols Has More Homers Than Anyone From These Teams at the Age of 42!

So while it may be just teasing, fans of the game would like to know if he does make a comeback, who will win by reaching 700.

How has Pujols played this season?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Having multiple awards in his long career in baseball, Pujols is one of the five players in the history of Major League Baseball to have topped 2000 RBIs.

The Machine has hit 15 homers this season and is just two home runs away to tie with A-Rod. And six away to complete another century of homers.?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Watch this story: St Louis Cardinals top 5 moments in MLB postseasons

He is considered one of the greatest players of all time. And once again, he is about to write history. By hitting two or more homers, he will be in fourth place for having the most home runs. Who knows, maybe he will, or maybe he won’t break the record of legendary Babe Ruth.