Cardinals great Albert Pujols pens heartfelt message as Rangers legend Adrian Beltre honors wife Sandra on their anniversary

On Sunday, legendary Dominican slugger Albert Pujols was spotted reacting to a social media post made by his compatriot, Adrian Beltre.

Beltre, a member of the prestigious National Baseball Hall of Fame, spent 21 seasons in the big leagues, representing the LA Dodgers, Seattle Marines, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers.

It was in Arlington where Beltre was at the peak of his powers, earning three All-Star selections, three Gold Gloves and two Silver Slugger awards. Since his retirement, the Rangers have inducted him onto their Hall of Fame, and also retired his number 29 jersey.

Back when he was an up-and-coming star playing for the Dodgers, Adrian Beltre crossed paths with his future wife, Sandra. The pair eventually began dating, going on to tie the knot in 2003. As they celebrated their anniversary on Sunday, Beltre took to Instagram to pen an emotional message reflecting on 23 "spectacular" years of marriage.

"Happy 23rd Anniversary!! These 23 years of marriage together have been beyond spectacular. I married you because I was madly in love with you, but I never thought that this love would grow immensely longer, I didn't think it was possible, maybe because of the unconditional love you have given me, but you definitely made it. I thank God for putting you in my path and I hope that He allows us to spend many more years together. I love you, I love you, and I adore you my life!!! 😘😘 🍾HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY LOVE!!" Adrian Beltre posted

In the comments, Albert Pujols penned a heartfelt message congratulating the couple.

"Happy Anniversary! Many more years to come. Blessings 🙏🏽" Albert Pujols commented

Screenshot of Albert Pujols' comment on Adrian Beltre's Instagram post (Image from - Instagram.com/@beltrea29)

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Albert Pujols is pretty much guaranteed to join Adrian Beltre in Cooperstown as soon as he becomes eligible for the ballot

Regarded as one of the finest third baseman of all time, Adrian Beltre was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, the first year of his eligibility, securing 95.1% of the vote.

Albert Pujols, who won three NL MVP awards, two World Series titles and several other notable honors over the course of a legendary big league career, is pretty much guaranteed to join him in Cooperstown as soon as he becomes eligible.

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Having retired in 2023, Pujols will be eligible for the ballot in 2028.

Edited by Raghav Mehta