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Mets: Million Dollar Man Pete Alonso is the 2019 Home Run Derby Champion

New York Mets fans know Monday July 8th was not Pete Alonso’s first Home Run Derby. He has been in a season-long one, smashing 30 home runs in the first half of the season. The rookie first baseman is shattering records and only needs 12 to set a single-season franchise record.

Those who haven’t been paying attention to the Mets first baseman got their first glimpse of just how powerful he is. The rookie All-Star joined in on the 2019 Home Run Derby with some high expectations and a big challenge ahead of him.