KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s ridiculous look into right now, with Albert Pujols’ reliable area of celebrity job in its twilight, but he was never ever chosen first-team All-Metro during his or her two conditions at Fort Osage.

As a sophomore in 1997, Pujols — whoever highschool trainer, Dave Fry, labeled as him “a item from the football gods” in a 2012 meeting making use of the L. A. Times — hit .449 with 11 household runs and 33 RBIs, in line with the Examiner.

He helped lead Fort Osage to a Missouri classroom 4A say title along with 1997 All-Metro pro of the season Chris Francka, but Grandview’s Jay Bollinger grabbed the first-team All-Metro nod at shortstop.

During his own junior year, Pujols happened to be even more of a colossal with the dish, batting .660 with eight property works and 17 RBIs, despite having just 33 formal at-bats after acquiring moved 55 hours.

Kansas urban area Superstar selectors blamed a penchant for errant throws in losing Pujols to next staff behind Liberty’s Ryan Stegall. (more…)