Albert Pujols chosen for cover of The Bigs
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“The BIGS celebrates the heroes of Major League Baseball and the epic moments of professional baseball”, said Erik Whiteford, Vice President of Marketing at 2K Sports. “Throughout his career, Albert Pujols has delivered unforgettable plays at the most amazing times. His larger-than-life abilities and flair for the dramatic embody the spirit we are striving to capture in this game, making Pujols the perfect cover athlete.”
“I’m honored to represent this revolutionary new baseball title from 2K Sports,” said Albert Pujols. “I’ve been blessed to have played in some monumental baseball games in my career and it’s amazing to see how The BIGS captures the most dramatic plays and brings them to life in a baseball video game.”
As the youngest MLB player to hit 250 home runs, Albert Pujols has garnered many accolades in his young career. With three Silver Slugger awards, Pujols added his first Gold Glove in 2006 playing for the 2006 World Series Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. The bigger the moment, the greater Pujols performs, making him a natural choice as the official representative player for The BIGS.