When former MLB star Albert Pujols's fiance brought a new ray of sunshine in his life during his darkest times
Former MLB star Albert Pujols is engaged to Nicole Fernandez, the daughter of the former president of the Dominican Republic. Per the 2 time World Series champion (2006, 2011), Nicole arrived in Albert's life when he hit rock bottom.
In April 2022, the former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and designated hitter announced that he was ending his 22-year-long marriage and filing for divorce from his wife, Diedre Pujols, citing irreconcilable differences.
Presumably, Nicole and Pujols met while Albert was still reeling from the blues of his divorce.
"Nicole came into my life at a very difficult time," explained Albert describing his encounter with Miss Fernandez.
Nicole went Instagram official with Albert in October 2022, almost a month after Pujols hit his 700th home run.
Albert Pujols' would-be father-in-law threw the first pitch at Cincinnati Reds-St. Louis Cardinals game
MLB icon Albert Pujols's would-be father-in-law and former president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernandez delivered a ceremonial first pitch before the Cincinnati Reds-St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on September 16, 2022, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
#STLCards DH Albert Pujols is catching the ceremonial “first pitch” from Leonel Fernandez, a former President of the Dominican Republic. https://t.co/VGsJGdnWH7
"DH Albert Pujols is catching the ceremonial “first pitch” from Leonel Fernandez, a former President of the Dominican Republic." - John Denton
Interestingly, Leonel's pitch was caught by Pujols. On November 1, 2022, Albert announced his MLB departure. Throughout his major league career, he has played with:
- St. Louis Cardinals (2001–2011)
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels (2012–2021)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2021)
- St. Louis Cardinals (2022)
The fact that he began and ended his MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals is Albert's career high point.