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.