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MLB All-Star Players Honor Albert Pujols During Home Run Derby (Video)

After belting 10 home runs in the first-round of Monday’s Home Run Derby, Albert Pujols received a special tribute from his fellow All-Stars.

The legendary slugger, making his fifth appearance at the event, took a moment to collect himself after hitting 10 homers in regulation. Prior to stepping back up to the plate for his 30 seconds of bonus time, Pujols was swarmed by a cheering wave of National League and American League All-Stars as players from both teams paid their respects to the future Hall of Famer and MLB’s all-time HR leader.

The well-deserved, mid-competition celebration added an extra dose of excitement to the proceedings with Pujols, the No.